Gearbox wont get out of 2nd

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:55 pm

hey i have an 1997 subaru impreza rx and the gearbox wont get out of 2nd gear i am very concerned cause the clutch was replaced and i was just slowing down to 2nd gear to turn a corner try to change up gear and it wouldnt come outta 2nd

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:02 pm

you must be panicking, because you wrote all of that with out taking a break.

Sounds like the synchro has gone and it is jammed in gear.

Either look at getting it rebuilt or another box, as those compression second gear change downs will do that.

TOONGA

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:13 pm

Or it's a bent selector fork - happened to subafury ages ago on his Rex...

I didn't know that second didn't like compression change downs - I always do them and not had a problem before, but then again I double the clutch all the time on down changes.

Cheers

Bennie

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:59 am

Did you try and turn the engine off and see if comes out of gear?

I'm thinking that if your clutch has only just been changed, then if may just need adjusting after settling in.

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:07 pm

i tried adjusting the clutch and it didnt work at all

Post by **Alex** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:15 pm

I've heard of wrx boxes which have been belted to kingdom come getting alot of power put thru them, then when compression shifting in second the box went bang.

Like paul said, can you move the shifter into gears with the motor off?

I think the gbox has popped a gear.

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mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:21 pm

hey all found big problem no fluid in the box so gunna put some in hope for the best if nothing changes may need another box

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:10 am

Hopefully no damage was done. Who changed the clutch? Did they drain the oil?

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:28 am

i changed the clutch but didnt even bother about checking the fluid because before i pulled it apart it was driving fine so ill get some tranny fluid asap and hope for the best but if worst comes to worst how much will be a second hand gearbox

Post by **TOONGA** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:59 am

mattneggar wrote:I changed the clutch but didnt even bother about checking the fluid, because before I pulled it apart it was driving fine. So I'll get some tranny fluid asap and hope for the best. If worst comes to worst, how much will a second hand gearbox be?

there you go Paul

It depends on where you get the box from, but normally between 500 and 3500 dollars.

a selection from Ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trkp ... p=15&_sc=1

or http://www.sunspares.com.au/

TOONGA

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:24 am

Thanks Toonga. I really appreciate the help from all of the members with it all. Will let you know if I need to get another gearbox.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:29 pm

Thanks Jules.. that did clear it up

mattneggar, best to put manual gear oil in there but just to make sure all is good, I'll put 4 litres of ATF (auto trans fluid) in and let it run for a couple of days. This will make sure all the synchros are free and clear of debris. Then drain and swap to a good quality gear oil.

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:52 am

Ok thanks RSR 555 I will do that as soon as i can.

mattneggar · Post by **mattneggar** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:58 am

And do you personally think it may be fine???? Or do you reckon i may of done abit to much damage as I drove the subey bout 500 metres maybe a little longer

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:45 pm

Very hard to say without having the car on a hoist and listening to al the bits turning inside it. I'd just try this ATF first and this will give you some idea of whether or not things are going to work correctly.