VR_Life

Just finished re-assembling with new engine, clutch and tranny (btw: Spec3+ Clutch is smooth as silk)

Every time I push it left and up it needs so much force it pops the shift armature right off the ball.

All other gears 2~6 engage as normal.

Anyone else had this problem before ? Unless I missed something obvious this is tranny re-install :-(

tpierce

linkage needs checked i'd assume.

4Driver4

Clutch pedal depressed, engine running. Attempt to put the car into first gear with normal force on the shifter. When in hangs up and won't go in, reach across with your left hand and shut the engine off.

If it drops right into gear, you have a clutch problem. The disc might be hanging up on the transmission main shaft.

VR_Life

I think you are saying :
1. Engine running
2. Depress Clutch
3. Try shifting into 1st using normal force
4. Shift as far as it will go until it resists
5. While using right hand to hold in that position reach over with left hand and turn off engine
6. Continue apply normal force note if it goes into gear when engine is off - if it slipped into gear once engine was off then clutch problem
7. If no change (doesn't slip into gear) then tranny problem

Is that right ?

donalds4

2nd that.Sounds like it is not aligned properly.

4Driver4

Correct...except number 7. Not necessarily trans problem. I'd look at linkage first.

VR_Life

Shifters movement within shift box is correct.
Shifter Box itself is correctly aligned as per Bentley.
Torque bars are correct.
Bracing armature is correct length as per Bentley.

What's left ?

VR_Life

First does not slip-in when turned off as per step 6.

Pretty sure linkage, shift box and shifter are all good.

donalds4

Are the two rods under the shifter,in the correct positions? Sometimes they get bent.

VR_Life

I sure hope it is that simple

This trans hasn't been molested since it left the bench at Stasis - it would be VERY disappointing if this was an issue with that work.