Hi everyone
I know that 2nd gear problems are a common issue with the 6-speed in the 986s and it started to show itself a few months ago. I found that if I engage the shifter into 2nd gear with a little extra force, it wouldn't grind and would engage nicely. However, the issue has recently got much worse, to the point where I'm actually scared to engage the gear for fear of damage.
The issue is worst in a few situations:
1. When I accelerate hard in first up to between 5k-redline and then shift into 2nd, the gear doesn't engage and I get a horrible grinding. Putting my hand on the shifter, it feels like I'm trying to hold down an angry rabid badger.
2. When I'm downshifting from 3rd into 2nd at any speed, but especially at 35+ mph, where the revs in 2nd would be 3k+, the same issue happens; it doesn't engage and the badger rears its ugly head.
3. Sometimes when the gear does engage, for example if I shift into 2nd at low speed and it goes in, or if the 3rd to 2nd goes smoothly and it engages, when accelerating hard, the gear stick pops into neutral. It happens mostly when the revs climb over 3k, but it has popped out as low as <2k.
I guess my question is will the gbox detent kit do anything at this point or am I looking at a transmission removal and rebuild? I'm going to change the transmission fluid either this or next weekend and see if that helps, but I've got no real expectations for that.
Long post, so thanks in advance for helping
