Problems getting in first gear..G260

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  • jaywood
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2010
    • 4528

    #1

    Problems getting in first gear..G260

    At a dead stop i sometimes have trouble getting it into first gear. It doesn't make any grinding noise, it just takes a bit of extra force to get it into first sometimes. If I'm coming up to a stop sign and I shift into first before I come to a complete stop, it has no issues. It's very smooth. It's only when I'm at a complete stop.

    I know I have bad tranny mounts. Could that be the problem? I have new ones waiting to be installed when I get all of my clutch stuff in
  • whodwho
    E30 Mastermind
    • Jun 2008
    • 1547

    #2
    Sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging, how does it shift into first with the engine off?
    How far off the floor does it start to engage?
    Do you have an adjustable clutch stop?
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    • jaywood
      R3V Elite
      • Jul 2010
      • 4528

      #3
      Shifts into first fine with the engine off....

      I had a clutch stop but removed it because I thought that we my problem

      It starts to engage in normal position afaik. Its not right away that it engages.

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      • AndrewBird
        The Mad Scientist
        • Oct 2003
        • 11892

        #4
        Tranny mounts could be causing it if the trans is not sitting where it should. Could be as simple as worn syncros.

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        • jaywood
          R3V Elite
          • Jul 2010
          • 4528

          #5
          Thanks guys.

          Anyone else?

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          • FLG
            No R3VLimiter
            • Sep 2011
            • 3165

            #6
            Replace the mounts and shifter bushings, go from there.
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            • ButtJuice
              R3VLimited
              • Dec 2009
              • 2609

              #7
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              • Van Westervelt
                R3V OG
                • May 2006
                • 9365

                #8
                Sounds like syncros to me.
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                • jlevie
                  R3V OG
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 13530

                  #9
                  It it requires force to engage 1st gear at a stop with the engine running, but not with the engine off, the clutch isn't fully disengaging or the pilot bearing is bad.
                  The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                  Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                  • jaywood
                    R3V Elite
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 4528

                    #10
                    Originally posted by jlevie
                    It it requires force to engage 1st gear at a stop with the engine running, but not with the engine off, the clutch isn't fully disengaging or the pilot bearing is bad.
                    That's what it is. It's gotta be. It's still doing it. How does one go about fixing that?

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                    • jlevie
                      R3V OG
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 13530

                      #11
                      Replace the clutch, pilot, and throwout bearing. The flywheel probably needs to be resurfaced (single mass) or replaced (dual mass).
                      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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