94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse - Page 3 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

eddy · 04-26-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

His problem wouldn't be from the cables since his is an actual 6-speed, not a conversion from a 5-speed. It's something inside the tranny itself since when I had this problem dropping in a new tranny cured it immediately.

It doesn't matter If it's a 6 speed conversion. When you do a 6sp conversion you have to use a 6sp trans, transfercase, driveshaft, rear end and linkage. So you end up with a 6sp car just like it came from the factory. On my car the linkage was fine in the original car but they somehow wouldn't work when I installed them. I could force on the shifter and linkage and it wouldn't move into reverse. When I disconnected the linkage and the shifter stillwouldn't go in reverse Iknew it wasn't in the trans.

Apache · 04-26-2008, 10:34 AM

He can't even get it into reverse by manually trying to shift it on the tranny itself. It has to be an internal issue. If it's anything like mine was that is.

eddy · 04-27-2008, 07:40 AM

My car wouldn't shift manually at the trans either. I had the car at the NG06 and some of the best trans guys were there and everyone thought mine was in the trans also.My car you could pry on the shifter arms or force the shifter ashard as you wanted and it seemed like something in the trans was holding it from going into reverse. I disconnected the shifter cables and then tried to shift it manually at the trans and it worked. I thought this might cause this car also because he just had the trans out to change the clutch. Maybe his cables got screwed up while he did the repairs.When I pull an engine or trans I always put the cables out of the way but they still can get bent if not careful.

Apache · 04-27-2008, 09:52 AM

I suppose some bent cables are a new possibility. Never thought of that. I guess now we'll have to wait and see. To be honest I would try your solution first since he won't have to pull his tranny to test this out.

enigma · 04-27-2008, 07:40 PM

cant you remove the end casing? the reverse is in the end casing same as the 5 speed.

McDale · 04-28-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddy

My car wouldn't shift manually at the trans either. I had the car at the NG06 and some of the best trans guys were there and everyone thought mine was in the trans also.My car you could pry on the shifter arms or force the shifter ashard as you wanted and it seemed like something in the trans was holding it from going into reverse. I disconnected the shifter cables and then tried to shift it manually at the trans and it worked. I thought this might cause this car also because he just had the trans out to change the clutch. Maybe his cables got screwed up while he did the repairs.When I pull an engine or trans I always put the cables out of the way but they still can get bent if not careful.

Nope, unfortunately, even with the cables off, I still can't shift it into reverse with the counterweight/lever by hand. Even after pulling the lever out, I can't even use a big bar to push the reverse gear in Manually...

Good thing I just got a big tax return!

Oh yeah, anyone want to by my 1997 Larson Boat? hehe

Dago Red Vr-4 · 05-07-2008, 08:00 PM

McDale , pull your back up light detent and try that . The ball detent in that assembly is probably seized . Steve

whatstang · 05-09-2008, 10:46 AM

I am willing to bet that the reverse syncro is bound to the reverse gear. That happened to my 3rd gear since the gear is steel and the syncro brass the syncro can sometimes get bound to the gear. I would say that checking the linkage is the first step but you said the linkage is free and clear. The first time i rebuilt my tranny i put a wiring harness clip in the way of the linkage and it stopped it from going into reverse.....For a second when it happens you think to yourself...."Do i really need reverse?......Fuck of course i need reverse!!!" As for your other question who the Guru is I would say Bretbrinkman is extremely knowledgable and very helpful but he is also very busy. Hope he dosent mine me dropping his name but he is very familiar with the internals of this tranny. Goodluck.

awild · 05-13-2008, 08:07 AM

Did this ever get resolved?

ganesht · 06-12-2008, 03:22 PM

could it possibly be due to melted needle bearings?

04-26-2008, 10:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
Apache Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Billings, Montana Drives: '97 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse He can't even get it into reverse by manually trying to shift it on the tranny itself. It has to be an internal issue. If it's anything like mine was that is.

04-27-2008, 07:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
eddy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calgary,Canada Drives: 92 Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (6)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse My car wouldn't shift manually at the trans either. I had the car at the NG06 and some of the best trans guys were there and everyone thought mine was in the trans also.My car you could pry on the shifter arms or force the shifter ashard as you wanted and it seemed like something in the trans was holding it from going into reverse. I disconnected the shifter cables and then tried to shift it manually at the trans and it worked. I thought this might cause this car also because he just had the trans out to change the clutch. Maybe his cables got screwed up while he did the repairs.When I pull an engine or trans I always put the cables out of the way but they still can get bent if not careful.

04-27-2008, 09:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Apache Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Billings, Montana Drives: '97 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse I suppose some bent cables are a new possibility. Never thought of that. I guess now we'll have to wait and see. To be honest I would try your solution first since he won't have to pull his tranny to test this out.

04-27-2008, 07:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
enigma Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: united kingdom Drives: GTO TT Import Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse cant you remove the end casing? the reverse is in the end casing same as the 5 speed.

05-07-2008, 08:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dago Red Vr-4 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse McDale , pull your back up light detent and try that . The ball detent in that assembly is probably seized . Steve

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05-09-2008, 10:46 AM	#28 (permalink)
whatstang Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse I am willing to bet that the reverse syncro is bound to the reverse gear. That happened to my 3rd gear since the gear is steel and the syncro brass the syncro can sometimes get bound to the gear. I would say that checking the linkage is the first step but you said the linkage is free and clear. The first time i rebuilt my tranny i put a wiring harness clip in the way of the linkage and it stopped it from going into reverse.....For a second when it happens you think to yourself...."Do i really need reverse?......Fuck of course i need reverse!!!" As for your other question who the Guru is I would say Bretbrinkman is extremely knowledgable and very helpful but he is also very busy. Hope he dosent mine me dropping his name but he is very familiar with the internals of this tranny. Goodluck. __________________ mods: K&N FIPK, custom dp and full exaust with test pipe and gutted precats, sbc dxd-b, accell 300 race wires, denso iridium ik 27s, Hallman evo mbc, blitz FATT. WANT TO MAKE SOME CASH??? I NEED HELP REPLACING MY VALVE STEM SEALS!!! IF YOU ARE COMPETANT AND INTERESTED PM ME. I AM WILLING TO DRIVE PRETTY DAMN FAR TO GET THIS DONE. PLZ!!! I AM TIRED OF SMOKING EVERYONE OUT.

05-13-2008, 08:07 AM	#29 (permalink)
awild Deal with it Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West MI Drives: 13G's and a TJ Trader Rating: (9)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse Did this ever get resolved? __________________ It's SANDSTONE m3therf#cker - SOLD It's A 13G TT STEALTH f#cker - one of two impractical daily drivers

06-12-2008, 03:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
ganesht Paid Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Drives: 3000gt vr4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 94 TT - AWD 6spd - Won't go into reverse could it possibly be due to melted needle bearings?