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I thought this might help the problem but hasnt changed much.

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I thought this might help the problem but hasnt changed much.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My o3 cab with 33,000 miles sometimes has trouble getting into 3rd gear. At first I thought it was me but now I dont think so. About 25% of the time I shift from 2nd to 3rd and it just feels like there is no "gate" until I really fish around for it and then finally find it. Somestimes I seem to be too far to the right and sometimes too far to the left. Other times it slides in effortlessly. I do have the B&M shifter which I love. I thought this might help the problem but hasnt changed much. Is this a sign of clutch failure, transmission problems or do I just not know how to drive a 6 speed? Thanks

POST 2Original post

hard to say without driving the car, if its only 3rd it pretty much rules out clutch. leaves trans issues adjustment issues drivers issues there is no gate its a free movment shifter

POST 3Original post

It could also be the B&M shofter needs a tad bid adjustment. I had the same issue but going into 2nd after installing my SSK. After a few tweaks here and there, 2nd goes in smoothly. I noticed the issue about 4-5 months after the install as it gradually became more noticable.

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I dont think its the B&M because I noticed it before the install and I hoped it would help but it didnt.

POST 5Original post

I notice the same kind of thing, and I attribute it entirely to driver error. I would expect that a short-shift kit would exacerbate the problem. Michael

POST 6Original post

You may have already tried this but what happens if you slow shift from second to third - take the car out of second, take your hand off it and let the shifter center itself and then try just tapping it straight up into 3rd.

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