[LiqTenExp]

Hey,

I have had my GTO for almost 2 months now and it seems especially when the car and tranny are not fully warmed up that my shifts are getting harder and harder to perform. I have missed 2nd believe it or not like 3 times now. I don't understand how one of the simpilest gears to get into is giving me such a problem. I know im going to the floor with the clutch pedal but it feels like im hitting a wall in the shifter. The same thing happens to me with 3rd and especially reverse. I cannot get into reverse without going into another gear or two first. What do you guys think I should do? Bring it to the dealer? If so what service bulletins should I make them aware of. I know there is at least one dealing with torque specs on the clutch. I couldn't find the yellow or white "OK" on the tranny. If someone could give me a better idea of where it is I would appreciate.

Thanks

 

[DANSLS1]

The yellow or white OK is on the back of the block between the block and the firewall on the driver's side.
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2183&highlight=clutch+tsb
Here you go with the TSB info.
Dan

 

[LiqTenExp]

Thanks for the info. I was trying to deal with it but it has been getting worse. I took my uncle out for a drive and I could have used 2 hands to try to get it into second probably lol.

 

[DANSLS1]

I was going to say too - I'd definitely take it in. I haven't had any problems getting my car into any gear after 4700 miles and 3 months.
Dan

 

[Shocker]

it sounds like you have one of the shift problems.

 

[2loco]

Remember CAGS lol If the light comes on it wont let u put it in 2nd try 4th gear next time it wont let u in 2nd and see what happens!

 

[Shocker]

CAGS thats what I thought first, then he said reverse and thats been the sign of the problem.

 

[LiqTenExp]

No, Ive only run into CAGS like 2 times now. The shifts i have missed and felt the stiffness or inability to shift have been under heavy load. Basiclly all out power when you are expecting to make a quick shift and you just miss it because it wouldn't go in. Also reverse is impossible to get into without getting into another gear. You would have to bend the shifter before it would go in.

 

[Doc GTO]

It's better to be safe then sorry . . . I'm use to stiff shifts after owning a Datsun 280ZX Turbo and many Alfa Romeos. Second gear requires a technique and reverse on the Alfas have no syncro so I always go to fourth before reverse to line it up better. These 6 speeds should be smooth as silk once they are broke in. I always like using Mobile 1, Redline, or Amsoile gear lube for the gear boxes.

 

[LiqTenExp]

Well i brought it into the dealership yesterday and called them today and they said they would probably have to have it till next week. WTF, if they scratch or dent it im going to be so angry. What kind of legalities are there if they do damage the car in anyway. Plus what is so hard about retorquing some nuts on a a flywheel that they need it for 4+ days.

Anyone else go through this problem yet? How long did it take to fix the issue.

 

[Shocker]

no, i think thats right you dont want anything to go bad. If they mess up anything they have to fix it.

 

[LiqTenExp]

Ok, im going to stop by the dealership this afternoon and see whats up.

 

[RedGTO]

Ok, im going to stop by the dealership this afternoon and see whats up.

Just curious, did you notice if there is a white or yellow OK?

 

[LiqTenExp]

I didnt get to see it. I couldn't locate it when i changed the oil on it, i really couldn't slide under far enough.

 

[RedGTO]

I didnt get to see it. I couldn't locate it when i changed the oil on it, i really couldn't slide under far enough.

Is the VIN in the problem range? I wish you luck. Every time I have to have the dealer work on my car I get really nervous. They regard the car as a piece of iron instead of someones pride and joy. Let us know what happens.

 

[Bone]

My car just got back from having a new tranny and slave installed.It took me three weeks of going to the dealer and meeting the GM rep. Then ordering the parts then actually getting it fixed.But you know what,It was ALL worth it.The car shifts better than any T-10 I have ever driven.It was all in the slave because when I got it back the clutch now feels totally different.Softer up top than it was ,but it engages and releases perfect.It actually shifts now.And I forgot to say that my car is a later vin with all the retorque and dot 4 and everything else they supposably fixed.Its mechanical,things arent perfect,just hpoe your dealer does the right thing. Anthony

 

[LiqTenExp]

Well they are replacing the tranny so thats good. The bad is it wont be in till like tues or wed and that means they will have the car for soooo long.

 

[Bone]

I took my car home while waiting for the parts as per the dealer.They didn't want to be responsible for any damage being they don't have adequate indoor storage.

 

[bob_50]

Just something I found in the owner's manual, even though I know your trans is bad.. There is a reverse lockout on the m6 if the vehicle is moving faster than 3mph.

 

[LiqTenExp]

The problems with reverse were from a standstill, like you want to back out of your driveway after getting in the car. They are storing it inside.