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Posted by BOTTLED.LX (Member # 3267) on :
 
i got a queston i just got done putting a t5 that was bought from a member here but it pops out of first sometimes i had a hurst short shifter but put the stock one back but still pops out what you guys think it could be thanks
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Sounds to me like a problem with the tranny

The only other thing you could check is to adjust the shifter stops.
 

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Posted by 1992gtdrop (Member # 4502) on :
 
my tranny does the same thing in 2nd sometimes.
 

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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
If it does it with both shifters.

Time to tear it down and examine my bet is syncros.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
could be the synchros or a clutch adjustment is needed if it engages really low
 

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Posted by Eddie510 (Member # 2354) on :
 

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Originally posted by HungryHippo:
could be the synchros or a clutch adjustment is needed if it engages really low

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clutch adjustment was my problem i thought i needed a new tranny also and then i ajusted clutch cable and it was perfect like a whiteboy with a tooth pick good luck.
 

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Posted by SALEENx5 (Member # 1605) on :
 
The stock T5s are really a weak transmission. My guess is that it may have a bent or a cracked shifter fork within the transmission which is not allowing full gear teeth engagement. How are the rest of the gears?
 

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Posted by BOTTLED.LX (Member # 3267) on :
 
rest of the gears go in but when trying to down shift sometimes it grinds could need clutch able adjustment
 

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Posted by uncle bill (Member # 3953) on :
 
bad syncros or shifting fork, take it to the shop
 

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Posted by jordan0806 (Member # 5528) on :
 
synchros are bad...downshift grinding indicates "boomage" very soon...
 

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Posted by marc (Member # 4238) on :
 
sometimes when people put on aftermarket shifters the shift is set too short and it might have dog toothed the first gear and the syncro causing it to pop out. i might have some parts to fix it ill let you know.
 

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