Issues getting it into 1st & 2nd gear when cold

[pzero]

Originally Posted by NastyNate'sZ28

Red Line D4 ATF?

I bleed out the Master cylinder fluid it is fresh no change there.

Next step is change the clutch master cylinder. This is probably the main culprit. You can not possibly burned out the clutch pads under 3000 miles. Unless you've been doing burnouts for 3000 miles. I've had the same problem engaging into 1st or 2nd. Sometimes in 2nd it would pop out. Dealer changed this part under warranty and it engages smooth now, also doesn't pop out under heavy load.
I wished I could of changed it to the adjustable one, instead they installed the regular factory one. Good luck.

Old post from Jon

This is for someone with high clutch peddle engagement. So most likely bad clutch master cylinder will cause your gears not to engage fully into each other, this is your case. I read Jon's old post. He is full of knowledge so read them. "Wise man learn for his mistakes, smart man learn from other people mistakes."

Here's an example of an adjustable one
https://www.tickperformance.com/tick...ontiac-g8-gxp/

Here's an example of an OEM one
https://www.tickperformance.com/gm-c...09-pontiac-g8/

[NastyNate'sZ28]

Originally Posted by pzero

Next step is change the clutch master cylinder. This is probably the main culprit. You can not possibly burned out the clutch pads under 3000 miles. Unless you've been doing burnouts for 3000 miles. I've had the same problem engaging into 1st or 2nd. Sometimes in 2nd it would pop out. Dealer changed this part under warranty and it engages smooth now, also doesn't pop out under heavy load.
I wished I could of changed it to the adjustable one, instead they installed the regular factory one. Good luck.

Old post from Jon

This is for someone with high clutch peddle engagement. So most likely bad clutch master cylinder will cause your gears not to engage fully into each other, this is your case. I read Jon's old post. He is full of knowledge so read them. "Wise man learn for his mistakes, smart man learn from other people mistakes."

Here's an example of an adjustable one
https://www.tickperformance.com/tick...ontiac-g8-gxp/

Here's an example of an OEM one
https://www.tickperformance.com/gm-c...09-pontiac-g8/

Interesting thoughts on the Master I have replaced a few of those for High RPM 2nd gear issues but never for my issue but worth a try.