WeatherGuy

I'm getting strange symptoms from my T56 when I start my car cold. Upon initial startup, it is almost impossible to get the gearshift into any gear <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0"> As soon as I can get it to go into any gear (usually 4th is the easiest), all the sudden it can go into any gear easily.

Depressing/releasing the clutch does not help, and I also had this problem before I got a Pro 5.0 Anyone know what's up? I'm thinking about changing my manual tranny fluid to Redline to see if it is a fluid issue.

bigSS

What kinda clutch/hydraulics do you have? I seem to have a "similar" problem as you (read my other post). I have a Cartek clutch/hydraulics.

NVE THIS

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I'm having the same exact problems. I still have the stock clutch, and about 200 track passes on it from this past season.
Clutch is finially starting to slip. I already have a SPEC in my garage that I need to install.

I have a ritiual that I go through. Before I go into Reverse, I always shift into 3rd (the easiest engagement for me) and then into Reverse. Also siift into 3rd or 4th before going into 1st at stoplights and stop and go traffic. I though this was normal for cold weather, but I think it also might be related to my deminishing clutch.

rom3

[quote]Originally posted by NVE THIS:
<strong>I have a ritiual that I go through. Before I go into Reverse, I always shift into 3rd (the easiest engagement for me) and then into Reverse.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I do the same thing. Have had the same issues since new (stock clutch no racing).

WeatherGuy

Yeah - what you guys are describing sounds like my shifting ritual on startup. Can't quite figure it out - there's no grinding, no vibration, no anything. It's just like the gates aren't there.

I have a stock clutch, which will be getting replaced in two weeks with a McLeod twin along with the engine swap. I'm curious to see what this will do.

The Alchemist

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Guys, I don't think it has anything to do with the clutch's at all. The fact that the tranny fluid is cold inhibits the synchros from working as well as they can.

WeatherGuy

[quote]Originally posted by Pewter_00_TA:
<strong>Guys, I don't think it has anything to do with the clutch's at all. The fact that the tranny fluid is cold inhibits the synchros from working as well as they can.</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's why I was originally wondering if switching to Redline or some other tranny fluid would help. By default, I am going to get a new clutch, and I will also change the tranny fluid. It will suck if the problem is still there afterwards.

Nine Ball

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All of my T56 trannys have done this. They are just quirky when they are cold. I actually have to drive a few miles and let it warm up so that it shifts smoothly. Redline won't change anything, I have used both types of fluid.

Just be nice to the T56 until it is warm, or you will be needing a rebuild earlier.

Tony

99 Black Bird T/A

iTrader: (4)

My car is balky to shift when it's cold too.

I'm glad to learn this is normal for a cold T56, this is the first year I've had to drive my T/A when it was cold outside, I thought the tranny was messed up or something.

I can't wait to get my beater car back and garage the T/A for the rest of the winter.