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JackM · 05-09-2008, 12:51 PM

When it blocks you out- try this:

While the engine is running push the clutch and put it into 1st. Does it give you problems the first time? Take it out of 1st and go back in (without taking your foot off of the pedal this whole time. Keep it to the floor). Does it feel easy then?

Now put it in N and let go of the clutch pedal. Push the pedal back down again and try going into 1st again. Does it feel hard to engage again the first time? If so, I would say your clutch is either dragging or over extending, or it could be the fluid is too slick not allowing enough friction for the synchro blocker to work correctly. Where is the 'friction zone' when you try to move forward? If it's pretty high up, then you could be over extending the PP causing issues. If that is the case push the clutch pedal down 3/4 of the way and do the same test. If it pops in easy, then you need to move the adjustment rod back in a few turns.

Jack

05-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
JackM jackstransmissions.com Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 1st gear is blocked sometimes When it blocks you out- try this: While the engine is running push the clutch and put it into 1st. Does it give you problems the first time? Take it out of 1st and go back in (without taking your foot off of the pedal this whole time. Keep it to the floor). Does it feel easy then? Now put it in N and let go of the clutch pedal. Push the pedal back down again and try going into 1st again. Does it feel hard to engage again the first time? If so, I would say your clutch is either dragging or over extending, or it could be the fluid is too slick not allowing enough friction for the synchro blocker to work correctly. Where is the 'friction zone' when you try to move forward? If it's pretty high up, then you could be over extending the PP causing issues. If that is the case push the clutch pedal down 3/4 of the way and do the same test. If it pops in easy, then you need to move the adjustment rod back in a few turns. Jack __________________ www.jackstransmissions.com EVO VIII, DSM, 3S tranny rebuilding.