MTX shifting issue

StealthyWeasel · 05-30-2008, 07:19 AM

I have checked the brake fluid level, but...

When I go into any gear sometimes I have to pull (with a little muscle) to get into gear. It never grinds, but it's just simply resistant. Sometimes, it's not really a problem and it goes in just fine with less effort. Any suggestions?

Gorman · 05-30-2008, 07:26 AM

mine does that..when it's cold and sometimes when selecting first. I put it down to wear, it has 165k on it. Now rounding up the bits for a new transmission setup before it finally goes south....G.

skater · 05-30-2008, 07:40 AM

Mine used to do that in extreme cold, but changing to a synthetic transmission fluid solved it for me. So if you haven't already done that, try that. But I wasn't having a problem in temperatures like we have now - it would only be a problem on those mornings where it was 20 degrees out or something.

Also, if the transmission was filled with the original fluid but without the friction modifier, that might cause the same thing. However, the new recommendation is the Ford synthetic without the modifier. (I have half a bottle of friction modifier that is now useless...

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StealthyWeasel · 05-30-2008, 08:20 AM

Hm. It has 3 quarts of the "Ford honey" in it, and the transmission was brand new.. Should I use a different fluid?

skater · 05-30-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthyWeasel

Hm. It has 3 quarts of the "Ford honey" in it, and the transmission was brand new.. Should I use a different fluid?

No, that's the recommended fluid. I figured you'd have that in there, but it was worth mentioning anyway.

StealthyWeasel · 05-30-2008, 09:44 AM

No indeed it is.

Topik · 05-30-2008, 12:43 PM

run synthetic ATF in the turbo and the csvt and never a issue. Something is binding up though for sure. Did it due that with the previous trans and has it been consistent since day one with this new trans?

Imadrid · 08-14-2008, 02:09 AM

have you checked your shift linkages, they need to be in there just right so the gates open correctly, i remember terry haines told me to check that out when i had a hard time shifting into 4th gear

fordrule · 08-14-2008, 06:43 AM

after i switched to royal purple syncromesh mine went away.

Rikenbomb · 08-14-2008, 01:43 PM

Have you checked your bushings on the shifting cables?

05-30-2008, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,042 Images: 5	MTX shifting issue I have checked the brake fluid level, but... When I go into any gear sometimes I have to pull (with a little muscle) to get into gear. It never grinds, but it's just simply resistant. Sometimes, it's not really a problem and it goes in just fine with less effort. Any suggestions? __________________ 3L frozen in time @ 96,412. 50k driven since purchase and 100% reliable. This place

05-30-2008, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gorman NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, U.K. Posts: 706 Images: 5	Re: MTX shifting issue mine does that..when it's cold and sometimes when selecting first. I put it down to wear, it has 165k on it. Now rounding up the bits for a new transmission setup before it finally goes south....G. __________________ 2.5L MTX. SVT ECU. 2 Cold air feeds. Hogged out MAF. 65mm P+P TB. Port matched SVT upper to SVT LIM. MSDS Headers. Optimized Y pipe. Test pipe. Wish list. 4X4 wtb aussie endlinks with poly bushes

05-30-2008, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
skater Capital Curmudgeon Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 6,291 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Re: MTX shifting issue Mine used to do that in extreme cold, but changing to a synthetic transmission fluid solved it for me. So if you haven't already done that, try that. But I wasn't having a problem in temperatures like we have now - it would only be a problem on those mornings where it was 20 degrees out or something. Also, if the transmission was filled with the original fluid but without the friction modifier, that might cause the same thing. However, the new recommendation is the Ford synthetic without the modifier. (I have half a bottle of friction modifier that is now useless... ) __________________ 1999 Cougar, Laser Red, 2.5L V6, MTX / 2004 Impala, Superior Blue, 3.4L V6, ATX / 1991 Airstream B190 7.5L V8

05-30-2008, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,042 Images: 5	Re: MTX shifting issue Hm. It has 3 quarts of the "Ford honey" in it, and the transmission was brand new.. Should I use a different fluid? __________________ 3L frozen in time @ 96,412. 50k driven since purchase and 100% reliable. This place

05-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,042 Images: 5	Re: MTX shifting issue No indeed it is. __________________ 3L frozen in time @ 96,412. 50k driven since purchase and 100% reliable. This place

05-30-2008, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Topik VADriven Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,386	Re: MTX shifting issue run synthetic ATF in the turbo and the csvt and never a issue. Something is binding up though for sure. Did it due that with the previous trans and has it been consistent since day one with this new trans?

08-14-2008, 02:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Imadrid NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elon, NC Posts: 33	Re: MTX shifting issue have you checked your shift linkages, they need to be in there just right so the gates open correctly, i remember terry haines told me to check that out when i had a hard time shifting into 4th gear

08-14-2008, 06:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
fordrule someone call a medvac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: balad, iraq...again/Clarksville,Tn Posts: 5,577 Blog Entries: 1	Re: MTX shifting issue after i switched to royal purple syncromesh mine went away. __________________ We Can Rebuild Her 3L MoToR:02 3L, SVT UIM/LIM/TB/INJ/CAMS, st200 springs, pnp, xcal 2,PRP, hi-flo cat HMS prepped mtx-75:quaife, slick shift forks, "koated kogbox", focus tower, B&M. car mod: GMK HP CF CAI, weapon r headers, relocated battery, st200 RTSB, OMP FTSB, GC, roush swaybar, Audi RS6 HIDs, angel eyes, CF fenders/hood/mirror caps/ eclipse gas door, painted taillight covers/headlight inserts, WW grill,18" centerline,Full Roush lip Kit and spoiler, 17" Roush Ver. 2 wheels.

08-14-2008, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rikenbomb is Euro Inspired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Home of the Ravens, MD Posts: 6,104 Images: 11	Re: MTX shifting issue Have you checked your bushings on the shifting cables? __________________ Elegance Is Simplicity Euro Inspired Cougar on CougarDB.com

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