sticky 1st gear/ cabby89
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jimmy3fingers
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sticky 1st gear/ cabby89
my daughter just said once in awhile it's a little hard to slide the stick shift into 1st gear in her '89 5 spd. I told her it's not uncommon with any stick shift. any input ?? thanks jim
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Briano1234
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Re: sticky 1st gear/ cabby89
Yes, this should be in the Transmission area.
If you are rolling the car at any speed and try to shift in to first, you won't make it.
second Buy a shift linkage kit and replace them.
If you are rolling the car at any speed and try to shift in to first, you won't make it.
second Buy a shift linkage kit and replace them.
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jimmy3fingers
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Re: sticky 1st gear/ cabby89
yes Briano......we already know this ! The car is at a stand still.......as in not moving when occaisionally the stick is hesitant to slide into 1st gear..........thanks jim
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kamzcab86
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Re: sticky 1st gear/ cabby89
Check the linkages and adjust, if need be: http://www.cabby-info.com/Files/Adjusti ... nkages.pdf . If they look worn out and/or if any other gears are having issues, replace them. Also, check the shifter; it's bearing assembly might be starting to wear out.jimmy3fingers wrote:my daughter just said once in awhile it's a little hard to slide the stick shift into 1st gear in her '89 5 spd. I told her it's not uncommon with any stick shift. any input ?? thanks jim
Wanna bet?Briano1234 wrote:If you are rolling the car at any speed and try to shift in to first, you won't make it.
I can shift mine into first with it rolling at an ultra-slow speed... always been able to. It's done when you reach that second-is-slightly-too-high-and-I-can't-come-to-a-complete-stop moment. 
