Re: Stiff 2nd Gear

[Laurence Eng <laurence.eng@3web.net>]

I have a 2001 1.8T with the 5 speed and I don't have that problem.
The temperature is in the mid 50's up here in Toronto and still no problems with
the tranny.  I hope that this helps.

Laurence


"Ian M. Kennedy" wrote:

> I have a 2000 GLX with approx. 3500mi.  Since it was new, the transmission
> has seemed unusually stiff.  The mileage I've put on the car has loosened it
> up a bit, but I still have trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd
> back to 2nd.  The problem seems to be temperature related--much worse the
> first 20 min. on a cold morning.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem?  I've had a tech at the dealership drive
> it(warm in the afternoon, of course), but he doesn't seem to think
> anything's wrong.  I maintain that it's almost impossible to consistently
> make a smooth transition between 1st and 2nd gear.  A further bit of
> info.--the dealership had to install a new and/or additional mounting
> bracket for the transmission after it was delivered to their lot.  Has
> anyone else ever heard of this?  Is this part of my problem?
>
> Ian M. Kennedy
> North By Northwest Productions
> ikennedy@nxnw.net
> http://www.nxnw.net