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 Jun 14, 2004 - 7:41 AM
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hey guys i have a problem getting into gear. well it gets in fine when the first 15 mins after that sometime i cant get into gears any one have any ideas what is wrong?
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Jun 14, 2004 - 8:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 11, '04 From Wake Forest, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What do you mean? Like you have trouble shifting, or the transmition is slipping? Or what? |
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Jun 14, 2004 - 8:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 4, '04 From Panama City Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Manual or automatic? I had a prob with a solonoid on an automatic before that did the same thing. Once it got heated up it would'nt change gear, then jumped forward and stalled. Just a thought, I'm no mechanical expert, but I'm sure someone else could give you a better idea.
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Jun 14, 2004 - 8:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
manual
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Jun 14, 2004 - 8:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i cant even get it to gear have to jamn it in sometimes
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Jun 14, 2004 - 8:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 11, '04 From Wake Forest, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
are you using the clutch, lol... j/k.
you might need a new transmition, but if no1 on here helps much, i'd take it to a mech. and see if you can just get it lub'ed up or if you should get it replaced. |
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Jun 14, 2004 - 9:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sounds like you may have syncro problems.
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Jun 14, 2004 - 9:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
how much is to fix synchros?
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Jun 14, 2004 - 10:10 AM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
It involves a tranny rebuild I think. I have the same problem with my C-52 that's mated to my 4A-GE. I'm already running fully synthetic 75W-90 oil in the tranny, but I think I'll try some of that Lucas oil stabilizer. I heard that it works pretty well for a temporary fix. Do you grind going into reverse as well? Also, do you ever have trouble getting the car out of reverse once it's engaged? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jun 14, 2004 - 10:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
some time i do grind in reverse yeah it feels like it stuck half way when im changing it back to first or whatever. Is there any lub or oil that I can use to try to fix it this problem?
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Jun 14, 2004 - 11:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
actually, that same thing was happening to me. Exact same thing! I just took mine to clutch doctors and they simply adjusted the clutch. If it's the same as mine then your shift rod (or something like that) is simply loose and clutch doctors should be able to do it for free, or even if not for free, a minimal charge. But yea, everyone said it might have been my syncros to, but it wasn't. So just take it to clutch doctors man, because I'm pretty sure it's a simple problem and a quick fix.
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Jun 14, 2004 - 11:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
clutch doctors? can i just bring it to me mech?
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Jun 14, 2004 - 11:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
hey ace when u had it u couldnt get into any gear right
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Jun 14, 2004 - 11:33 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Yeah, what is clutch doctors? Is that just a mechanic place that specializes in clutches?
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Jun 14, 2004 - 12:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well I dont know if its the rod you speak of since it wouldnt explain him having trouble once the engine is heated up but its still something to consider, to me it sounds like some lubrication issues. Go get some high quality synthetic tranny fluid and see if that helps. Im trying to remember the name of some good stuff, might be called syntec synchro mesh or something like that, I believe its a gm product. But alot of people with shifting problems try it and are quite happy with the results.
Also dude, give your tranny a break and try double clutching to get in gear instead of messing up your gears by jamming/grinding it in. |
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Jun 14, 2004 - 12:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
tried double clutching already step on it 10 tens still wont go in
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Jun 14, 2004 - 1:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i just im gonna try the tranny fluid first btw where do i poor it in
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Jun 14, 2004 - 1:48 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
First, make sure you can loosen the top drain bolt(You don't wanna drain the fluid only to find that you can't put new stuff in.  ). It's a silver bolt that's 19mm or 22mm I believe...I can't remember, but it's a large diameter bolt with a fairly short head that doesn't stick out too far...I'm almost positive it's the biggest bolt on the side of the tranny that's closest to the front of the car. You then need to remove the drain bolt, which is on the bottom of the tranny, and is the exact same kind of bolt as the filler hole bolt.Once the oil is drained, put the bottom bolt back in and get it tight, and then fill the tranny with 2.7 quarts of 75w-90 tranny fluid(If you have a ST...not sure on the capacity of the other trannies.) I used BG Synchro Shift III 75w-90 oil in mine, and it didn't do a thing, as far as helping my problems. 
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Jun 14, 2004 - 1:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
damn i have to take off stuff thought it was gonna be like power steering and brake fluids where i just open and poor : (
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Jun 14, 2004 - 1:59 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Nope, it's a lot like changing your oil, except the drain bolt is harder to get to. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jun 15, 2004 - 9:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
brought car to mech clutch is dead : ( theres gones 500 bucks
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Jun 15, 2004 - 10:14 AM
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That's the same location as the one on the Geo Prizm's tranny with the 4A-GE. Coomer - This came up last night with the Geo and I need a fill plug - the one on the front you were talking about. What do I call it and where can I get one - Auto parts store or dealership only? Celica Boston - It's a 22mm BTW. I can find out about the GT in about 5 mins. if you need me to. --------------------  |
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Jun 15, 2004 - 10:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Man, that sucks. Sorry bro. And for those of you who asked earlier, clutch doctors are mechanics who specialize in clutches and brakes. They have the lowest prices and are the most honest of any of the mechanics I've seen. That's just why I said go there, but I didn't realize they arent in a lot of states. Thought they were more popular than that.
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Jun 15, 2004 - 11:30 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Did it not have the fill bolt in there already? You can probably just go to Toyota and ask them how much it'd be for the tranny oil fill bolt/plug for a C-52 tranny...I bet it's not more than a couple bucks. 
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Jun 15, 2004 - 1:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
No it was stripped and the differential leaks around the axels so we have to keep filling it from there. Thanks for the info.
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