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jeepguy_1980 · 07-17-2010, 08:33 PM

Everytime I up-shift into third (never when downshifting), I can feel the gears coming together, as if I am not pushing the clutch all the way in. There isn't any grinding, but none of the other gears feel this way. Is this normal?

Fast vette · 07-17-2010, 09:06 PM

Sounds like a bad syncro, if you're still on stock tranny fluid you could try Royal Purple, might help a little but more than likely the tranny's got to come out.

hamidar05 · 07-18-2010, 12:54 PM

Yes, agree same thing here, you are not alone.. I clunked it pretty good once trying to shift spiritedly..

I am at 1600 mi.. was thinking of changing the fluid pretty soon. What vin is yours, I also have a 1SS LS3, VIN below.

daphatgrant · 07-27-2010, 07:32 PM

Same issue here, only 3rd gear, and only when driving "spirited". # 121,916

jeepguy_1980 · 07-27-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hamidar05

Yes, agree same thing here, you are not alone.. I clunked it pretty good once trying to shift spiritedly..

I am at 1600 mi.. was thinking of changing the fluid pretty soon. What vin is yours, I also have a 1SS LS3, VIN below.

2G1FS1EW9A9202312

*TAG UR IT* · 08-09-2010, 01:13 AM

I have the Hurst short throw and get that grind from 1st to 2nd often on spirited driving. I'm not too happy with that at all.

Besides driving like Miss Daisy, anyone have any suggestions? change the shifter out? Something else that could help?

larryt1026 · 08-10-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have the Hurst short throw and get that grind from 1st to 2nd often on spirited driving. I'm not too happy with that at all.

Besides driving like Miss Daisy, anyone have any suggestions? change the shifter out? Something else that could help?

I seem to have the same exact issue shifting from 1st to 2nd. I have a 2011 Camaro LS M6 with under 200 miles. It seems notchy shifting from 1st to 2nd...no grinding noise just "feel" like it's grinding a little as I move it into 2nd gear. I usually shift around 3k rpm as well. Anyone have any clue as to why this may be?

crazz28 · 08-10-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have the Hurst short throw and get that grind from 1st to 2nd often on spirited driving. I'm not too happy with that at all.

Besides driving like Miss Daisy, anyone have any suggestions? change the shifter out? Something else that could help?

I had the same thing but replace the tranny fluid with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. No problems ripping through the first 3 now, way smoother.

BWood · 08-10-2010, 04:16 PM

I replaced the throw-out bearing and it solved all of my crunch issues. There are many threads on this issue with TONS of good info. I had to go aftermarket (Ram) 'cause my dealer sweared up and down it was driver error. The Ram bearing/housing has a longer travel so there is sufficient clutch disengagement. To the OP, you very well may have a thrashed syncro but if the dealer says all is good, you might want to consider this route.

BWood · 08-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Oh yeah, I am also a firm believer in going with synthetic fluid in the tranny. The debate rages on about which is the best but I settled on Mobil 1 and haven't looked back!

jeepguy_1980 · 08-10-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BWood

I replaced the throw-out bearing and it solved all of my crunch issues. There are many threads on this issue with TONS of good info. I had to go aftermarket (Ram) 'cause my dealer sweared up and down it was driver error. The Ram bearing/housing has a longer travel so there is sufficient clutch disengagement. To the OP, you very well may have a thrashed syncro but if the dealer says all is good, you might want to consider this route.

I haven't taken it to the dealer yet, b/c I ran a wire through the shift boot and I don't want to give them the opportunity to blame the wire for getting in the way. I plan to re-run the wire and replace the shift boot before I take it in.

BWood · 08-10-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

I haven't taken it to the dealer yet, b/c I ran a wire through the shift boot and I don't want to give them the opportunity to blame the wire for getting in the way. I plan to re-run the wire and replace the shift boot before I take it in.

What's the wire for anyway?

jeepguy_1980 · 08-10-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BWood

What's the wire for anyway?

QTP cutouts.

But they are in no way related to the felling I get when shifting.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-11-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crazz28

I had the same thing but replace the tranny fluid with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. No problems ripping through the first 3 now, way smoother.

When I go in to get my next oil change, I'll have them change out the tranny fluid with this as well. We'll see what happens. I'll ask them about this and see what they say.

07-17-2010, 08:33 PM	#1
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	Shifting into Third Question Everytime I up-shift into third (never when downshifting), I can feel the gears coming together, as if I am not pushing the clutch all the way in. There isn't any grinding, but none of the other gears feel this way. Is this normal?

07-17-2010, 09:06 PM	#2
Fast vette Drives: 2SS IOM M6, 71 ElCamino, 00 Sierra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec Posts: 58	Sounds like a bad syncro, if you're still on stock tranny fluid you could try Royal Purple, might help a little but more than likely the tranny's got to come out. __________________ There are only two auto manufacturers; GM and everybody else...

07-18-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
hamidar05 Drives: 10 Camaro/69 Bronco/08 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 305 View My Garage	Yes, agree same thing here, you are not alone.. I clunked it pretty good once trying to shift spiritedly.. I am at 1600 mi.. was thinking of changing the fluid pretty soon. What vin is yours, I also have a 1SS LS3, VIN below. __________________ Selection Worksheet - 04/27/09 3300 - 08/03/09 6000 - 08/25/09 VIN# 34612 Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milkmen - http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/8092 Thank You Oshawa - Domo arigato Mr. Roboto ~1600 mi so far - 07/18/10

07-27-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	Same issue here, only 3rd gear, and only when driving "spirited". # 121,916 __________________ RJT, 2SS/RS, M6, Black Int, Sunroof. (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

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