Shifting
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Manual C4 here. I have a theory that I wanted to run by the group. Last year I aligned my shifting cables and they were pretty decent. Over the winter I installed new engine mounts and now the shifting is not so great. Do you think the engine mounts shifted the engine, and trans, slightly so now it should be realigned?
I have also wanted to change the manual trans fluid with hopes it would help a little too.
Looking forward to you $.02 - tia
I have also wanted to change the manual trans fluid with hopes it would help a little too.
Looking forward to you $.02 - tia
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I think old old engine mounts introduced a lot of flexibility/movements. I would compensate for some cable trany/engine interaction. If you installed semi solid engine mounts like RSS (I hope) it would explain due to extra rigidity My theory.
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Thank you. So would you agree to readjust the cables and change manual trans fluid?
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You can try re adjusting again. Do a small change, a click or two. Go for a few days and check. When cold, the first gear will always be slightly more work to engage. Be gentle and patient. You can change tranny fluid. Porsche only.
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I replaced my 10 year old, only 25k mile mounts with some RSS semi-solids. I immediately noticed the car seemed more "connected". I had to adjust my shifting a bit due to what I assume is the extra rigidity and the engine flopping around less.
That said, I don't think the shifting has degraded at all, though a little different and a bit more sensitive to throttle / clutch input.
That said, I don't think the shifting has degraded at all, though a little different and a bit more sensitive to throttle / clutch input.
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I ordered the fluid and will do a change as soon as I get it. I will also realign the shifter. These things, on top of the NE Ohio weather getting better (hopefully sooner than later), I am sure will make a difference.