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Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:49 am
by C110GTR
Hi
My Hilux have quickly deterioted and now seems to be so hard to select 1st Gear and 2nd is a lot better but doesn't feel normal.
This is only when the engine is running. When the engine is off the gears can easily be selected and feels normal.

The clutch doesn't slip or pops out of gears when driving.

Car is a 1999 2.7L SR5

Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:37 pm
by Thabogrobler
I guess the pressure plate is toast?

Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:51 am
by dalkill
perhaps the synchro gear for 1st gear shot?
does each gear have it's own synchro?

Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:16 pm
by Mud Dog
Sounds like syncro's are worn. Sometimes changing the gear oil viscosity helps.

Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:14 am
by C110GTR
Which viscosity should I try and use?

Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:26 am
by Mud Dog
My memory fails me at this point but there have been threads here in the past that address this issue. Just do a search. Hope you come right. :winkx: