Shifting Issue

[trickiekid]

OK, This might sound a tad bit odd but I don't have to depress the clutch to go from second to third and third to fourth. Don't ask how I found this out, but I am sure this could be expensive. Right now it doesn't pop out of gear. I can do these shifts when just doing gentle driving, does anyone else have this? I had something like this when I had a CRX, then the clutch blew up. Anyone ever heard / experienced this?
Thanks,
Matt

[bullmand]

The closest thing I've heard to what you're describing is a problem that some of these transmissions had where it would randomly pop out of second gear. That was due to a problem with the synchros. I don't know if worn synchros could also cause the problem you're experiencing, but to me this seems like more of a gearbox issue than a clutch issue. I'm sure someone else will chime in and correct that if it's wrong.

[trickiekid]

I was thinking that it might possibly be a synchro issue too. Does anyone have the tech specs on the 5 speed gearbox? If I remember correctly, lower gears have more synchros, 2 to 3 total per gear, than the higher gears, but that aside, wouldn't I be able to downshift without using the clutch? It only works on the up shift. Thank GOD it hasn't started to pop out of gear yet! BTW, Bullmand I am done moving, so when the weather clears up and if you are in town let me know what works best with you. My new house has a garage and that has me itching to do some work on the car

[Philly]

you can do that with any 5spd car given the proper RPMs...
i know i could do it with my Sunflower and with my Spec-V (60k> + brand new clutch,flywheel,etcetc) although i havn't done it in this car, nor do i plan on.

Im sure its not a good thing to do but it doesn't necassarily mean there is a problem, just quit doing it... lol

[bullmand]

I'm at work everyday this week and next. I carpool most days, so just give me at least a day's notice so I can be sure to drive in.

[oakley]

Im with rwd...u can shift gear on any car without using the clutch...u just match the revs..As he said just quit it!! It aint good for ur car, if it miss matches then bang kiss ur gearbox good bye!!

[trickiekid]

Well, I have only done it twice. The first time was by accident, and the second to confirm it. I know that it isn't good for the tranny and trust me, I do not want to buy another gearbox.

[oakley]

Thats cool I cant imagine u would have damaged anything just doing it twice..In fairness I know people that do it eery single time they drive there cars..Each to their own I spose!!
As I always point out I can superglue a bulldog to my testicles but just coz I can doesnt mean its right......

[aceyx]

Originally Posted by bullmand

The closest thing I've heard to what you're describing is a problem that some of these transmissions had where it would randomly pop out of second gear. That was due to a problem with the synchros. I don't know if worn synchros could also cause the problem you're experiencing, but to me this seems like more of a gearbox issue than a clutch issue. I'm sure someone else will chime in and correct that if it's wrong.

It was a poorly forged shift fork.