Problems getting in first gear..G260

[jlevie]

Replace the clutch, pilot, and throwout bearing. The flywheel probably needs to be resurfaced (single mass) or replaced (dual mass).

[jaywood]

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?

[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.

[Van Westervelt]

Sounds like syncros to me.

[ButtJuice]

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[FLG]

Replace the mounts and shifter bushings, go from there.

[jaywood]

Thanks guys.

Anyone else?

[AndrewBird]

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

[jaywood]

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.

[whodwho]

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?

[jaywood]

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