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NickF is correct, check the linkage. But the thing you want to look at specifically on the linkage, is the flexible shift coupling. The coupling is in the engine compartment between the firewall and the transmission. The coupling is a piece of rubber with two plates bonded to it. Over time the plate slowly separates from the rubber and the symptoms you describe are consistent with that failure. Have some one move the shifter while you shine a flashlight on the coupling. Check the coupling to see if it separates when the shift rod rotates.
Here is a picture of the coupling below.
posted by 208.20.22...
Posts in this Thread:
- no 1st or 2nd gear, JS, Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:06:16
- Re: no 1st or 2nd gear, Abusot, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:26:21
- Re: no 1st or 2nd gear, yaofeng, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:33:09
- Re: no 1st or 2nd gear, HMR, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:03:02
- To be more specific.., Gene N
, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 05:33:23 <-- Viewing This Message - Re: no 1st or 2nd gear, yaofeng, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 05:15:51
- Re: no 1st or 2nd gear, NickF, Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:39:36
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