06 Outback 2.5i, 06 BMW 325xi wagon, 02 2.5rs, 82 CB750, Polaris XC SP 500, and a single speed bike.
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In the past thousand miles or so, I've noticed that first gear has become hard to get in to from a complete stop. Sometimes the shifter will partly slide in to first but not engage, I've had it drop in to gear but grind when it does a couple of times. Sometimes.... it's fine.
I've tried double clutching, I've tried sliding in to second before going in to first, I've tried going in to reverse before going to first. Nothing seems to make a reliable difference in how first gear engages.
Any thoughts on an internal issue? I was wondering if maybe the shifter bushings were worn out and allowing too much slop (I've had other manuals where this has caused issues engaging gears), but before I go buy all new bushings I'd like to have some faith that it'll help the problem.
For what it's worth -- 25,000 miles ago I replaced the engine with a rebuilt. Replaced the entire clutch assembly, installed a snout sleeve, new throwout bearing, and cleaned/lubed the clutch rod. Inspected the clutch rod for cracks and found none.
Thanks for any suggestions :29:
I've tried double clutching, I've tried sliding in to second before going in to first, I've tried going in to reverse before going to first. Nothing seems to make a reliable difference in how first gear engages.
Any thoughts on an internal issue? I was wondering if maybe the shifter bushings were worn out and allowing too much slop (I've had other manuals where this has caused issues engaging gears), but before I go buy all new bushings I'd like to have some faith that it'll help the problem.
For what it's worth -- 25,000 miles ago I replaced the engine with a rebuilt. Replaced the entire clutch assembly, installed a snout sleeve, new throwout bearing, and cleaned/lubed the clutch rod. Inspected the clutch rod for cracks and found none.
Thanks for any suggestions :29: