Was racing off the line against a MB (I hate myself sometimes) redlined it in first pulled it down to 2nd, not sure if I missed the shift, I think I never got there. Well long story short it wont go into 2nd. Limped home using 1st and 3rd. SOOOO... I don't think it's the synchros (they were rebuilt 5k ago, not that that would matter) It's feels like their is rubber stopping me from goung into 2nd. Bushings?? Best guess, anyone.

 

I've never been in that part of the car, but I would second your vote for the shifting bushings. The same thing happened to my Saab recently. I thought I ripped up my transmission, and it turned out to be the coupler needed adjusting.

 

Ocean: You have committed the ultimate 915 sin! You have basically done what a valet would do to your car if you ever let a valet touch it. It would be no surprise to me to learn that you have destroyed the second gear synchro, maybe even knocked a bunch of dog teeth off, etc. The "rubber" feel is probably because the slider can't engage and compress the synchro ring. There is a very slight possibility that it's linkage, but without seeing your car I can't tell. Lean in through the driver's side door, with your head down in front of the driver's seat. Look at the shift lever from that perspective, the bottom few inches (before the bend) should be vertical. If it is, take the car to your favorite shop and have the trans oil drained, what's stuck to the drain plug magnet will tell the tale.
Pete

 

Sad but true. It's what I do.

 

I yam what I yam. Did you smoke his ***? Better to break it with a smile on your face than one on your mechanics.

 

I wooped him at the previous stop light. A new 500SL actually I think 550SL and now that you mention it Pete I think he was wearing a valet uniform. Shame on me. I hate myself right now, atleast that's what I'm telling my wife.

 

Hehe. Get some! God tells me he wants me to race from light to light. Although he is unwilling to pony up for repairs and/or tickets.

 

I hope it's not the 2nd synchro but I'm afraid it is. There is something making noise outside the tranny sounds like it's coming from the right rear wheel well. I got under with a flashlight and couldn't find anything. Oh whoa is me.

 

drag racing with a porsche ...... with 915 transmision no less ... You either have a big wallet .. or even bigger ***** :-0
hope it all works out .. as cheaply as possible

ice

 

Ovue...you said the tranny was rebuilt 5k ago any warranty hopes? Its hard to believe that it would grenade like that....On a happier note God says hes happy you kicked the guys ***.

 

4 months or 3000 miles whatever comes first. This one would be tough to roll into the garage and casually mention that I thought this was their fault. I'm taking it to my mechanic Brewster tomorrow and see what the verdict is. I just hope I have it back for this weekend. Footnote, I missed a shift in my '70 S about 3 years ago on the same stretch of Pacific Coast Hwy. between Laguna Beach and Newport and bent a bunch of my valves. There was a "looking on the bright side" point to this when I started to type it but somehow now it escapes me. And thank you Ice for not mentioning the 3rd and obvious explanation.

 

When the bright side eludes me I shine a bright light into my eyes until I cant see what was bothering me in the first place...I hope it all works out for you

 

Fun aint it!

Pancho have you gone through town yet

 

Maybe time for that shift lever gate you have always wanted ? Sounds like it would be worth the investment ...

 

I race through a shop where we all use 915's...the one caveat? You cannot shift it fast! All of us who grew up dreaming of Big Daddy Garlits have to relearn our shifting habits. but this is nothing new. Just my .02.