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Old 06-27-2009, 02:06 PM   #1
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Well, it looks like the relay shaft won't pivot back and forth. I popped off the shift cable from it and the gear shift knob moves to all gear positions. Looking at the manual it looks like this shaft controls the forks for 1st, 2nd, 5th and reverse. I can shift to fifth but why not 1, 2 or reverse?
Not sure what I can do now other than have it towed to a shop for their opinion.
Already looked on eBay for used 5-speeds.
Anyone have any experience in repair/rebuilding these transmissions?

JAAY,
Set screw is fine and the cables are locked in place. Since that pivot won't move does that rule out a bad clutch. No warning signs from the clutch-shifting just didn't work after pulling in the garage. Thanks for your post.

As always, any advice is appreciated.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:40 AM   #2
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Update...
Got the transmission fixed. Wasn't cheap at all. The two large Torx screws that one of the shift rods slides and pivots on were replaced. One sheared off and the other replaced just in case. Also, had a new clutch installed, new RMS, new IMS hardware and new slave cylinder.
Clutch pedal effort greatly reduced.
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:53 AM   #3
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Glad it wasn't too serious.

Just curious -- since I'm also in NoVA -- what shop did you use for the work?
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:12 AM   #4
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Lucky,
I used IMA Motorsports in Chantilly. They are behind the Cadillac and Hummer dealerships on Rt 50. Maybe 3 miles west of the Rt. 28/50 intersection.
It was pretty serious to my wallet! But it would have been worse had the whole transmission been bad.
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