Gearbox Question

[Guest McRen]

Most of the time when I attempt to put the car into 1st gear it goes in, but doesn't go in freely. All other gears are ok. There is no crunch just feels restricted.

If I hammer the car a little bit, the car will go into 1st as well as all other gears. A few mintues after giving it a hammer, 1st will become restrictive again.

Any ideas guys?

Thanks

PS: my car is a R33 GTS-t

[nismoman18]

yeah first is usally always restrictive, especially on gearing down, i guess its just the way they make it so u cant wreck it!

[Grim]

it's got sumthing to do with the synchros....hope that helps

[Guest RedLineGTR]

try some redline gear box oil...might make it easier...have you had the gearbox oil chnaged recently or at all...if not just get it changed to some standard oil see if it makes a diff..

[G0DF4Th3R]

this problem is normal when everything hasnt been given the chance to warm up yet. you will notice that after 10 mins or so of driving, gear changes are easier.

if possible, you should get hold of some Redline gear oil. that seems to be the best and many ppl swear by it.

[Napalm]

Sit in the car and look down towards your feet.

Now see the little peddles?, push down hard the one on the left.

If you are a little short wind your seat up straight and put it further forwards (no one will laugh).

[NA_R33]

no its thats not really the problem man, every liner ive criven does it, its a little harder to put it into first, try double clutching, it will only work if u get it perfect and it will slip straight in with no problems.

[2BNVS]

mines the same too and most of my mates with line's 1st gear is always alot tougher so i dont think its anything to worry about.

cheers...

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[Duncan]

Originally posted by NA_R33

no its thats not really the problem man, every liner ive criven does it, its a little harder to put it into first, try double clutching, it will only work if u get it perfect and it will slip straight in with no problems.

:werd:

you wont have any problem selecting gear if you're at the correct revs. first is hardest to get right since its the lowest gear.