[Blue94VR4]

Hi

My 6 speed transmission has developed the following problem. One third of the time when I am driving around, I cannot engage the first gear. The shift lever does not go in. It works fine if I do N-2-1. It unlocks the gear and then I can do N-1 with no problems. It almost feels like something is blocking the gear. However, after I unlock it with N-2-1, I can go into all gears (with clutch disengaged) with no problems with very little effort. Same problem sometimes occur when the engine is off. I have to wiggle the shift lever a bit to get it into the first. However, once I get it in the first time, all the over times are fine.

I also have somewhat similar problem but to a much lesser extend with the 3rd gear happing only when I am driving. What can this be? Adjustment problem or inner transmission issue? I recently replaced the clutch and slave cylinder, but the problem was there even before. It does feel a bit worse now though. I also switched to SS GB II oil recently, can it make the difference?

Any suggestions? I am going to take intake off and check the linkage over the weekend. It just puzzles me the once I unlock the 1st gear it's fine after that until I start dring and then come to a stop and have to go into 1st gear again.

Thanks,