Manual Transmission issues
#1
Manual Transmission issues
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me. Just recently i have noticed that shifting from first to second is rough. Its not grinding, but, more of a clunk i guess. thats the best way i can describe it. it did it alot when it was cold (40 degrees to 55-degrees) and now that its warmer it seems better. when i drive for 5-10 miles its almost perfect. I am using redline mt90 and i have the nst bushings. i only have 19k on her. just to reiterate the sound and feel is not grinding like if you didnt use a clutch. Any ideas? i have read other posts and found that someone had a bad syncro. could that be what this is? Thanks in advance!
Chris
Chris
#3
I'm running Quaker State Syncromesh in my Eclipse and it's an excellent upgrade oiver factory, but I haven't had any issues with the xB tranny yet -- still low miles and still running OE fluid.
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#7
Re: Manual Transmission issues
I think that's the only one they offer. The dealer told me gl 4 or 5. So I think it's fine. Ordered yesterday so it will be here tomorrow. I will let you all know how it works.
#12
there was a big write up awhile back about gl-4 being better for out tranny.. gl-5 was corrosive to our bearing... not a short period of time but over prob 10 years? but im not sure someone shine some light on this issue.
#13
Same problem here. No bad grinding just a stiff shift from 1st to 2nd. Many posts on this issue so there is a problem, but dealer says no. MT-90 did not help. NST bushings here also. Want to try the eneos, whats the best site to purchase from?
#15
I test drove a manual 2010 today before I ordered my 2011. I was hell bent on a stick as thats all I have drove for 24 years. After test driving I decided to get an automatic. My '96 corolla shifts much better than the car I test drove. Didn't like the clutch or the way it shifted. I never thought I would ever get an auto over the manual. Wife couldn't believe it.
#16
I test drove a manual 2010 today before I ordered my 2011. I was hell bent on a stick as thats all I have drove for 24 years. After test driving I decided to get an automatic. My '96 corolla shifts much better than the car I test drove. Didn't like the clutch or the way it shifted. I never thought I would ever get an auto over the manual. Wife couldn't believe it.
#18
it is a relief that many people feel the same about shifting from 1st to second.
I also tried redline MT-90 with a marginal improvement. I escalated the issue with SCION and the dealership checked it out and told me that "all scions are like that, it is a sportier feel. there is no problem with transmission at all"
on one of the threads, someone mentioned that the feel for scion xb shifter is different compared to another manual transmissions due to the positioning of shifter which is higher than most cars.
I am thinking of the axxtion short shifter and NST bushings as the last resort before I dump this car for something else.
I also tried redline MT-90 with a marginal improvement. I escalated the issue with SCION and the dealership checked it out and told me that "all scions are like that, it is a sportier feel. there is no problem with transmission at all"
on one of the threads, someone mentioned that the feel for scion xb shifter is different compared to another manual transmissions due to the positioning of shifter which is higher than most cars.
I am thinking of the axxtion short shifter and NST bushings as the last resort before I dump this car for something else.
Last edited by samjoandco; 05-03-2010 at 04:15 AM.
#19
I presume you're aware that just because something is aftermarket and from a known company doesn't necessarily mean it's an all-round better solution than OE -- right?
Last edited by TrevorS; 05-03-2010 at 04:31 AM.
#20
it is a relief that many people feel the same about shifting from 1st to second.
I also tried redline MT-90 with a marginal improvement. I escalated the issue with SCION and the dealership checked it out and told me that "all scions are like that, it is a sportier feel. there is no problem with transmission at all"
on one of the threads, someone mentioned that the feel for scion xb shifter is different compared to another manual transmissions due to the positioning of shifter which is higher than most cars.
I am thinking of the axxtion short shifter and NST bushings as the last resort before I dump this car for something else.
I also tried redline MT-90 with a marginal improvement. I escalated the issue with SCION and the dealership checked it out and told me that "all scions are like that, it is a sportier feel. there is no problem with transmission at all"
on one of the threads, someone mentioned that the feel for scion xb shifter is different compared to another manual transmissions due to the positioning of shifter which is higher than most cars.
I am thinking of the axxtion short shifter and NST bushings as the last resort before I dump this car for something else.
Last edited by TrevorS; 05-03-2010 at 04:33 AM.