Trouble downshifting from 4th to 3rd
#1
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Trouble downshifting from 4th to 3rd
5spd manual tranny doesn't like to drop back down to third, escpecially trying to keep revs up climbing passes. I can tease or "force" in, but definetly harsh. Feels almost like missing the timing on the clutch during a normal shift. If vehicle slows (under 25 or so), tranny seems to drop down okay.
Any guesses as to the problem? Thinking something internal , but hoping maybe just a clutch adjustment problem. Like maybe the clutch isn't disengaging completely, keeps things spinning that shouldn't be spinning.
Thanks
Any guesses as to the problem? Thinking something internal , but hoping maybe just a clutch adjustment problem. Like maybe the clutch isn't disengaging completely, keeps things spinning that shouldn't be spinning.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Elvota
5spd manual tranny doesn't like to drop back down to third, escpecially trying to keep revs up climbing passes. I can tease or "force" in, but definetly harsh. Feels almost like missing the timing on the clutch during a normal shift. If vehicle slows (under 25 or so), tranny seems to drop down okay.
Any guesses as to the problem? Thinking something internal , but hoping maybe just a clutch adjustment problem. Like maybe the clutch isn't disengaging completely, keeps things spinning that shouldn't be spinning.
Thanks
Any guesses as to the problem? Thinking something internal , but hoping maybe just a clutch adjustment problem. Like maybe the clutch isn't disengaging completely, keeps things spinning that shouldn't be spinning.
Thanks
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There is a set of bushings on the base of the shifter that wear out after a while and cause difficult shifting. Try searching for transmission bushing or something like that.
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Originally Posted by the_supernerd
There is a set of bushings on the base of the shifter that wear out after a while and cause difficult shifting. Try searching for transmission bushing or something like that.
http://4runners.org/articles/shift/
Last edited by TNRabbit; 08-30-2006 at 02:21 AM.
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Did you check the fluid?
I've also heard that the cheap bushing wears out too pretty often. That's definitely cheaper and easier to change than the tranny is...
I've also heard that the cheap bushing wears out too pretty often. That's definitely cheaper and easier to change than the tranny is...
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Thanks for the tips and links. I'll look at the shifter seat and double check the fluid level. I am also going to make sure my clutch is adjusted properly.
What oil does everyone run in this tranny? Synthetic work any better?
What oil does everyone run in this tranny? Synthetic work any better?
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Originally Posted by Elvota
What oil does everyone run in this tranny? Synthetic work any better?
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