Can't get into Gear

sleepydsm · 10-08-2006

1992 tsi awd 5 spd 6/4

I can't get my car into 5th gear. The tranny will physically go into fifth, but with a lot of effort. When using the shift lever, it won't go in. I just put in a short throw shifter, symbroski bushings, shifter cable bearings, shep stage 3. I also adjusted the shifter cables tonight in hopes of helping the situation. But the cables were never changed from before the car was modded, so why now would I have difficulty?

**Kracka** · 10-08-2006

Remove the short-throw and see if it helps.

sleepydsm · 10-08-2006

the botton half im pretty sure is the same, the shaft height is different.

**Kracka** · 10-08-2006

Does it go into reverse fine?

sleepydsm · 10-08-2006

It's difficult to get into reverse as well, but I have been able to put it in reverse using the shift lever. I should add that I used this short shifter on my previous car with no problems.

sleepydsm · 10-08-2006

I can get into 1/2 and 3/4 with out problems.

Matt D. · 10-08-2006

If you JUST put in a new transmission and all that other stuff and are having this problem it sounds like the cable(s) are out of adjustment.

gofastman · 10-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt D.

If you JUST put in a new transmission and all that other stuff and are having this problem it sounds like the cable(s) are out of adjustment.

but its hard to put into 5/R when moving the levers on the tranny, too

Matt D. · 10-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofastman

but its hard to put into 5/R when moving the levers on the tranny, too

Then it's time to call Shep.

Thor06 · 10-08-2006

Is this when the car is on or when its off? In my experience, using the levers on the tranny wasnt easy period, I bet your shift cables are off a tad.

sleepydsm · 10-11-2006

I cannot get the car into fifth gear at the transmission. It's not the cables, and it's not the shifter assembly. I even adjusted the cables to no avail. I called Shep racing, and Emailed John Shephard. I am incredibly pissed. I expected perfection after spending about $2000. By the time I get this all set up, there will be snow on the ground and the car will be parked. How fucking worthless.

**scheides** · 10-11-2006

Don't give up man. These things happen. I had to yank my transmission an extra time once because the guy that machined the flywheel lied to my face about the numbers he had machined it to, and once the car was running, I could not disengage the clutch.

Think about JET, how many times has he had his tranny off of his car in the last year?

With that said, I would be pissed to. Get in touch with Shep, they'll make it right.

Shane55113 · 10-11-2006

Hey Kevin, I heard you resolved the issue, what was wrong?
EDIT: BTW this is David C.

sleepydsm · 10-12-2006

I got en email from John saying, "Is there a washer under your reverse light switch?" And of course, there wasn't! That fact it was sitting about .125" in too deep kept 5th gear from engaging. I made a new crush washer quick and problem solved! And she shifts great

95talonracer · 10-12-2006

Good to here. I want to see how the new car goes.

A//// Guy · 10-12-2006

Wow thats good it wasnt anything major!

94AWDTSi · 10-13-2006

Can I test drive? haha

**Kracka** · 10-13-2006

Good news! Its always nice when you have what seems to be a major problem then it turns out its just a simple fix

sleepydsm · 10-13-2006

I am SO relieved it was just something so small and stupid. I'm very happy with the tranny, I love actually being able to downshift and shift as if it was a normal car (haha!). I've been babying it for about 250 miles now, no hard shifts, just nice slow granny shifts with pauses halfway through the throw. ***Another note***: I also installed a act 2600 w/ spring 6puck. This clutch feels awesome. Not too stiff pedal, slips really nice (a tiny tiny bit of chatter felt in the pedal). I was expected much harsher engagement, but I wish I would have gotten a sprung 6 puck sooner!

WRXbabe09 · 10-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepydsm

I am SO relieved it was just something so small and stupid. I'm very happy with the tranny, I love actually being able to downshift and shift as if it was a normal car (haha!). I've been babying it for about 250 miles now, no hard shifts, just nice slow granny shifts with pauses halfway through the throw. ***Another note***: I also installed a act 2600 w/ spring 6puck. This clutch feels awesome. Not too stiff pedal, slips really nice (a tiny tiny bit of chatter felt in the pedal). I was expected much harsher engagement, but I wish I would have gotten a sprung 6 puck sooner!

Well im glad you are happy! When are you going to beat on her and when do I get a ride???