lost sixth gear
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lost sixth gear
k, this seems to be a common problem with the S. my sixth is gone. i have a few mech. friends and they say maybe a shift fork, pin, etc. etc. then i got on here and some say forcing it is the way to go. ha ha. i'm a competitive body builder and pretty strong and i'm really scared i'll break something. but if this might be the way then someone tell me how hard to yank the sucker and i'll do it. hope for the best, and see what happens. but how hard. be literal.
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Loss of 5th and/or 6th is usually the result of skipping gears. Many folks who've had the problem state they "solved" their problem by forcing it. However, their "solution" usually results in continued problems (very rough shifting) and other synchros that quickly follow suit.
The best solution is to buy a low mileage used transmission from a reputable dealer and replace your transmission. Rebuilds rarely seem to solve problems - or trade one problem for another.
Give the HardTop guy a call or email and see what he can do for you.
http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/home.php?cat=11
Ask for Jeff, he's the owner.
The best solution is to buy a low mileage used transmission from a reputable dealer and replace your transmission. Rebuilds rarely seem to solve problems - or trade one problem for another.
Give the HardTop guy a call or email and see what he can do for you.
http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/home.php?cat=11
Ask for Jeff, he's the owner.
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Why wouldn't a rebuild correct the problem, or not leave you with other problems? Mine just did the exact same thing but I think it was the shipping company so hopefully my insurance company will pay for it.
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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg,May 6 2007, 03:50 AM
Why wouldn't a rebuild correct the problem, or not leave you with other problems? Mine just did the exact same thing but I think it was the shipping company so hopefully my insurance company will pay for it.
I don't know percentages, but I've read several posts that outline the same problem - a rebuild didn't solve their transmisison problems either.
You can do anything you want. Basically your choices are to buy a low mile used transmission from a trusted dealer for somewhere around $1500 for an 02-03 transmission, or $2500-$3000 for an 04 model; or try to save a few bucks and nickel and dime the parts in your problem transmission and still pay around $2000-$4000 for a rebuild, that may not work; or buy a new transmission.