Grinding 2nd gear, sometimes
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I recently bought a 1984 944 with 73k miles. I started noticing that when I shift into second gear quickly, it would grind, but not always. I changed the trans fluid, but that didn't help. Basically, when I shift while pulling to the lever all the way to the left, it grinds. (I know I know, don't pull the lever all the way left) But when I pull straight down without pulling left, everything is fine.
I checked the linkage under the shifter and everything is tight. I also checked the linkage on top of the transaxle, and everything seems ok, but I couldn't really get up there too well.
My questionsare, are there any adjustments for the linkage? Could it be my synchros going? Any other ideas?
Thanks!
Ben
I checked the linkage under the shifter and everything is tight. I also checked the linkage on top of the transaxle, and everything seems ok, but I couldn't really get up there too well.
My questionsare, are there any adjustments for the linkage? Could it be my synchros going? Any other ideas?
Thanks!
Ben
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Sounds like the syncros, though it's true it's not a common problem.
Try changing the gear oil. If that doesn't fix it, it's cheaper to by a used trans than open it, and put new synchros in. I have some for sale if you need one.
Try changing the gear oil. If that doesn't fix it, it's cheaper to by a used trans than open it, and put new synchros in. I have some for sale if you need one.
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Funny you should say that the 2nd gear syndrome is not common - I have driven three randomly chosen 944s that I was looking to possibly buy and all three have trashed gearboxes. I am waiting a quote on a rebuilt or used tranny now...
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I have an S2 with 44,000 and the second gear crunches. Much more so when it is cold. The clutch was replaced by the PO and I believe it is not fully engaging. Possibly a throwout bearing not replaced properly. Can't believe it is the syncro and only 2nd gear.
I am curious about other theories.
I am curious about other theories.
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From what I've been hearing it is fairly common for the 2nd gear syncros to go out. Think about how many times in a day you pull it into second gear fast.
First thing I did when I got the car was change the trans oil. Didnt help. I've decided to wait til I have to do the clutch and I'll just do it all at once. It is still very drivable, I just have to make sure I don't pull it hard into second.
First thing I did when I got the car was change the trans oil. Didnt help. I've decided to wait til I have to do the clutch and I'll just do it all at once. It is still very drivable, I just have to make sure I don't pull it hard into second.
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I just swapped the tranny out of my 85.5 with one from an 89 for this exact reason. 2nd gear synchro was not working properly. New unit works perfectly.
I have to agree with 2nd gear synchro diagnosis.
I have to agree with 2nd gear synchro diagnosis.
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Boy, I am such a newbie I am not sure I qualify to answer this one. From my reading, this is a common problem for the 944 transmission when it is cold. Clarks-Garage says so, so I believe it. When it happens it feals like a sharp stab to the eyeball. I just imagine what it is doing to that poor gear.
I had the same problem, particularly when it is cold out. One of the first things I did to my '86 944 NA was to put Swepco 201 transmission oil in. It still crunches the 2nd gear synchro a little when it is cold, but that helped a lot. My approach is to just double clutch for the first few miles until it warms up. But the Swepco will help a lot.
I had the same problem, particularly when it is cold out. One of the first things I did to my '86 944 NA was to put Swepco 201 transmission oil in. It still crunches the 2nd gear synchro a little when it is cold, but that helped a lot. My approach is to just double clutch for the first few miles until it warms up. But the Swepco will help a lot.
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I had a lazy 2nd gear synco on my 120000mile 944 and I put swpetco 201 trans fluid ,it didn,t eliminate the problem, but it helped a great deal. It can ,t hurt to try it . John