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Zaraia · 06-09-2019, 08:11 PM

So a little background, I’ve had my clutch replaced, apparently it was slipping, I wouldn’t know, I was stationed in Japan while my father was taking care of my frs, so I bought a stage 2 clutch and one flywheel and told him to go get it replaced, now that I’m home as soon as I get in the car I realize first and second gear are really hard to shift into, could anyone help me out, I plan on fixing this myself now that I’m here. Any help would be appreciated please and thank you.

Trueweltall · 06-09-2019, 08:52 PM

If you're using a stronger clutch with the stock shift fork it could cause it to fatigue and bend which would make it more difficult to get into gear.

humfrz · 06-09-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaraia

So a little background, I’ve had my clutch replaced, apparently it was slipping, I wouldn’t know, I was stationed in Japan while my father was taking care of my frs, so I bought a stage 2 clutch and one flywheel and told him to go get it replaced, now that I’m home as soon as I get in the car I realize first and second gear are really hard to shift into, could anyone help me out, I plan on fixing this myself now that I’m here. Any help would be appreciated please and thank you.

I would have suggested you take it back to whoever installed the clutch and ask them to fix it.

However, since you want to DIY, I suggest you adjust the clutch.

humfrz

soundman98 · 06-09-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaraia

So a little background, I’ve had my clutch replaced, apparently it was slipping, I wouldn’t know, I was stationed in Japan while my father was taking care of my frs, so I bought a stage 2 clutch and one flywheel and told him to go get it replaced, now that I’m home as soon as I get in the car I realize first and second gear are really hard to shift into, could anyone help me out, I plan on fixing this myself now that I’m here. Any help would be appreciated please and thank you.

i'm assuming you mean while the car is running. how about when the engine is off, once the syncro's line up, does it pop into gear easily then? i'm wondering if your dad might have used the syncro's more then he should have. probably thinking too hard though.

Ultramaroon · 06-09-2019, 11:07 PM

If it goes into third, fourth, and reverse ok, it's another case of sloppy top plate alignment.

https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal...05HBC002X.html

Zaraia · 06-10-2019, 03:42 AM

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If it goes into third, fourth, and reverse ok, it's another case of sloppy top plate alignment.

https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal...05HBC002X.html

I think you might be right, it goes into every other gear just perfect.

Ultramaroon · 06-10-2019, 12:36 PM

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I think you might be right, it goes into every other gear just perfect.

I bet if you lift the lockout ring, you'll find the first and second gear gates easily. :/

Zaraia · 06-10-2019, 03:43 PM

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I bet if you lift the lockout ring, you'll find the first and second gear gates easily. :/

I just wanna thank you guys for all your input, none of you had to stop and reply but you guys took time out All of your days to help me. Im really greatful.

Ultramaroon · 06-10-2019, 03:55 PM

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I just wanna thank you guys for all your input, none of you had to stop and reply but you guys took time out All of your days to help me. Im really greatful.

Absolutely! Sucks to be in the dark. See the link to all the [unofficial] service manuals in my sig line. Not my content but thrilled that it's available.

I've been told that some of it is not up to date but...

soundman98 · 06-10-2019, 10:26 PM

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I just wanna thank you guys for all your input, none of you had to stop and reply but you guys took time out All of your days to help me. Im really greatful.

that's what forums are all about!

Ultramaroon · 06-10-2019, 11:11 PM

I should compare my method to the book.

Loosen the top plate until it can be moved around with a little bit of resistance.
Shift into first and find the middle of the gate.
Holding the gearshift in position with one hand, butt the top plate against the foot of the lockout.
Do the same in second gear.
Tighten the screws just a touch.
Check work and repeat if necessary
Torque to spec.

There's no way you'll find that in a modern manual because it's not idiot proof.

06-09-2019, 08:11 PM	#1
Zaraia Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion Frs Location: florida Posts: 19 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Won’t go into gear easily. So a little background, I’ve had my clutch replaced, apparently it was slipping, I wouldn’t know, I was stationed in Japan while my father was taking care of my frs, so I bought a stage 2 clutch and one flywheel and told him to go get it replaced, now that I’m home as soon as I get in the car I realize first and second gear are really hard to shift into, could anyone help me out, I plan on fixing this myself now that I’m here. Any help would be appreciated please and thank you.

06-09-2019, 11:07 PM	#5
Ultramaroon 義理チョコ Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 31,864 Thanks: 52,120 Thanked 36,513 Times in 18,917 Posts Mentioned: 1106 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	If it goes into third, fourth, and reverse ok, it's another case of sloppy top plate alignment. https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal...05HBC002X.html __________________ service manuals

06-10-2019, 11:11 PM	#11
Ultramaroon 義理チョコ Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 31,864 Thanks: 52,120 Thanked 36,513 Times in 18,917 Posts Mentioned: 1106 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	I should compare my method to the book. Loosen the top plate until it can be moved around with a little bit of resistance. Shift into first and find the middle of the gate. Holding the gearshift in position with one hand, butt the top plate against the foot of the lockout. Do the same in second gear. Tighten the screws just a touch. Check work and repeat if necessary Torque to spec. There's no way you'll find that in a modern manual because it's not idiot proof. __________________ service manuals

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Trueweltall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 394 Thanks: 91 Thanked 195 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're using a stronger clutch with the stock shift fork it could cause it to fatigue and bend which would make it more difficult to get into gear.

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