shifting problem only in first gear

[MKTURBO3]

When ever im in nuetural and go in to first i have to like give it all my strength and force it in? does anyone know what could cause this to happen

 

[7Mboost]

Does it do it while moving or at a stop?

 

[lifted]

syncros are going out. shift to reverse first and then to 1st. this happens from riding the clucth. instead of letting the clutch out evenly with the gas when starting out, your giving it more gas and slowly letting the clutch out hence the term riding the clutch. i know because ive done it to 3 cars myself.

 

[hellraiser456]

i would also check your oil level

 

[johnathan1]

My car has done this for a long time, means the tranny needs to be rebuilt...

 

[MKTURBO3]

this only happens at a stop. 1st to 2nd is fine 2nd to 3rd is fine etc... wouldnt that mean the syncros are good ?

 

[Dunckel]

each gear has it's own syncro. (I think) I could be wrong. If I am, sorry, it's late, and I just want to help.

 

[johnathan1]

Yes, each gear has it's own synchronizer ring...I am guessing 1st gear always wears out the fastest, because it gets shifted into the most...

 

[Dunckel]

Stop on a slight decline. Put the car into neutral. Try to shift into first. Is it tough?? Now, let off of the brake pedal and try to put the car into first while the car is rolling from a stop. If it goes in easily, it's gotta be your first gear "synchronizer ring". (thank you johnathan) Again, I could be wrong, but that is my understanding.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Don;t believe reverse has a syncronizer. But thats besides the point

Also, FYI, we don't have a 4th gear, we have a direct drive in that case

 

[MKTURBO3]

maybe because i put in royal purple..i just read all the post and yea i just ordered 3qts of redline mt90.. i believe its 3.2 qts right i can get away with that .2 right?

 

[jdub]

^^^ Bingo

 

[OneJoeZee]

Don;t believe reverse has a syncronizer. But thats besides the point

Also, FYI, we don't have a 4th gear, we have a direct drive in that case

Yes, there is no synchro on reverse. Which is why it will grind unless you put the transmission into a forward gear 1st to stop it or just wait a few seconds while it stops on its own.

It's also a straight cut gear IIRC.