2nd Gear clunk?? (yes, i searched)

Nastynine · Oct 26, 2009, 03:32 PM

searched around nd couldn't find anything.

i have a gg evo IX with 17,800 miles on it. bought it a few days ago. nd i've noticed going into 2nd the gearbox kinda like clunkss. not so much a grind but it doesn't go in as smoothly as the other gears..

does anyone experience this? its not that bad like if im banging through the gears u don't feel it, but when driving slow nd shifting very slowly its noticeable.. is this normal? i was thinking maybe changing the tranny fluid nd see how it feels.'

any suggestions?

Nastynine · Oct 26, 2009, 09:19 PM

no one??

scheides · Oct 26, 2009, 09:25 PM

what kind of clunk? do you feel it going into the gear, or when you are letting out the clutch and engaging it? WOT or gentle driving, or inbetween?

Nastynine · Oct 26, 2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scheides

what kind of clunk? do you feel it going into the gear, or when you are letting out the clutch and engaging it? WOT or gentle driving, or inbetween?

gentle driving. i feel it go into gear but before it clicks into gear u can feel another little like rough spot but it doesn't do this for any other gears. wtf could it be? i keep telling myself its not a synchro lol.. the tranny fluids never been changed. i think this weekend im gunna take a little time nd change it. see if it does any good.

Wicked MR · Oct 26, 2009, 11:16 PM

I would say its normal my car has done this since day one. After putting in some ams underhood shifter bushings it def made going into second smoother with a better feel and changing your fluid will help slightly too. (amsoil ftw)

Nastynine · Oct 27, 2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked MR

I would say its normal my car has done this since day one. After putting in some ams underhood shifter bushings it def made going into second smoother with a better feel and changing your fluid will help slightly too. (amsoil ftw)

thanks man sure makes me feel better. lol i was kinda worried a little. but yeah im gunna hop on that, changing the tranny fluid. and yeah a buddy of mine told me the exact same thing, get some shift bushings and he even said a short throw would slightly help

Nastynine · Oct 27, 2009, 05:00 PM

also which amsoil do u use? somebody told me the best bet is just go with the oem diaqueen from mitsubishi

**MR Turco** · Oct 27, 2009, 05:36 PM

do you have a 6 speed or 5 speed?

5 speed amsoil is MTG - https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtg.aspx . I have also heard amazing things about it which is why it is going in my trans this week.

Nastynine · Oct 27, 2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MR Turco

do you have a 6 speed or 5 speed?

5 speed amsoil is MTG - https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtg.aspx . I have also heard amazing things about it which is why it is going in my trans this week.

i have the 5 speed. sweet im gunna order some of that soon, i need an oil change anyway so thats convienent. was goin with amsoil motor oil too..

how many quarts does the five speed take? 3?

**MR Turco** · Oct 27, 2009, 07:28 PM

i think 2.8, owners manual should give specific amount. but yes you will need 3 quarts

Good luck!

DBallz · Oct 27, 2009, 07:30 PM

You also might want to adjust the clutch as well.

Nastynine · Oct 27, 2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DBallz

You also might want to adjust the clutch as well.

the clutch feels great its just the gear itself going in

DBallz · Oct 27, 2009, 07:39 PM

after time the clutch needs to be adjusted for disengagement

rolly1818 · Oct 27, 2009, 08:34 PM

to the OP or anyone really.

similar problem in 2nd gear, when i try to shift it feels like i am fighting something, even when the car is not moving. WEIRD! the gear is notchy when cold but gets worse when warm.

i change fluid regularly and i hardly doubt its my g-box - i never launched and i only drive the sucker hard once a month (only 20,000kms).

i have a feeling its my shifter base bushings or underhood bushings.

Nastynine · Oct 27, 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rolly1818

to the OP or anyone really.

similar problem in 2nd gear, when i try to shift it feels like i am fighting something, even when the car is not moving. WEIRD! the gear is notchy when cold but gets worse when warm.

i change fluid regularly and i hardly doubt its my g-box - i never launched and i only drive the sucker hard once a month (only 20,000kms).

i have a feeling its my shifter base bushings or underhood bushings.

yeah i don't experience the problem when the cars parked only when moving and shifting at low rpm's at WOT its not even noticable