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I can get the shifter into gear, but it feels like there is something in the gate holding me up from shifting the car into gear. With some extra pressure I can push past the resistance.
I've been poking around other forums and the interwebs, and it sounds like I need to do a CDV delete and bleed the clutch.
Anyone ever done this? Is there anything else that could be wrong? Should I go ahead and change the transmission and differential fluid?
It is a 2004 with 18,500 miles.
Capo
Not sure. I would try changing the fluid first for easier and more smooth shifts. This helps eliminate a lot of the "notchiness".
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+1 on the fluid change.
Does it seem like it gets better after you drive for a little while?
Is it every gear or just first gear?
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How many miles on the clock?
I had a similar problem on my e30 that was compounded by a number of issues. The shift bushings were shot - so I picked up a kit to redo when the clutch was done. When it was apart, my indy mech found the shift linkage was cracked so he fixed by welding it.
Doesn't seem like a clutch hose/clutch fluid flush/slave cylinder issue affecting clutch engagement based on your description.
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But clutch fluid flush is always a good idea if its been more than 25-30k miles since last done...
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My car is sometimes really reluctant to go into first gear. It also is pretty notchy shifting into second gear. Rest of the gears are fine. It does it more when it's cold than warm. I'm hoping a fluid change and CDV delete will help solve the issues.
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Sorry I should've been more specific - I was referring to clutch fluid flush/bleed.But fluid flush is always a good idea if its been more than 25-30k miles since last done...
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Good point, Bill.
I was referring to manual trans fluid.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the clutch system just use the same fluid & reservoir as the brakes? I do recognize that you can bleed the clutch end of the system independently of the brakes, but doesn't it all come from the same place?Originally Posted by billschusteriv
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Correct. Partition for the clutch fluid within the brake reservoir I believe.
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