losing 5th and reverse

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Mar 10, 2006 | 09:39 PM

Smoke Panther

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losing 5th and reverse

my car popped out of 5th gear earlier today...Ever since then, it's had problems engaging in 5th and reverse. I'll have to play w/ the clutch..and even after that, it grinds like no other going into the gear. Any input as far as causation, repair costs, parts needed, etc?

Mar 11, 2006 | 01:36 PM

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Alrighty, just got back from taking a test-drive to see if it's still missing. Sure was, so I decided to use the ancient and lost technique of double-clutching and it works just fine doin that....looks like it's the synchro on that cluster. Anyone have any clue how much a new one would cost or if this is something a professional should handle or not?

Mar 11, 2006 | 01:39 PM

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Look at the fluid in your clutch resivior, what color is it?

Mar 11, 2006 | 03:42 PM

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Mar 11, 2006 | 05:24 PM

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I believe it should clear but it popping out of 5th sounds like a transmission issue not a clutch. Maybe the color indicates over heating of the clutch but get the transmission checkout soon.
Bill