Preventative maintenance for second gear pop out that even a caveman can do. PICS
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I did this mod last night and it is a royal PITA. Keep in mind that I didn't remove the belly pan or lower the transmission.
The biggest issue is getting the allen head bolt loose. Nothing larger than a basic allen wrench will fit (forget the drivers that use a ratchet). Basically approximately four inches of leverage. There's no room for a wrench or anything else to give you additional leverage.
I was finally able to pry against the CV joint with a wooden pole to break the bolt loose.
Trust me, I have a bigger tool assortment than most and there is just no room. For reference, I just removed the Sequential Manual Gearbox from my M5 and installed a new multi disk clutch.
I would highly recommend following the instructions and planning the time to remove the belly pan and lower the transmission slightly.
Later, Steve
The biggest issue is getting the allen head bolt loose. Nothing larger than a basic allen wrench will fit (forget the drivers that use a ratchet). Basically approximately four inches of leverage. There's no room for a wrench or anything else to give you additional leverage.
I was finally able to pry against the CV joint with a wooden pole to break the bolt loose.
Trust me, I have a bigger tool assortment than most and there is just no room. For reference, I just removed the Sequential Manual Gearbox from my M5 and installed a new multi disk clutch.
I would highly recommend following the instructions and planning the time to remove the belly pan and lower the transmission slightly.
Later, Steve
Last edited by Steve Jarvis; Oct 7, 2015 at 06:28 AM.
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Later, Steve
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useful link: http://www.renntrack.com/forums/show...278-Detent-DIY
Also here: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-detent-2.html
Last edited by jpflip; Jul 15, 2014 at 08:45 AM.
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Great post and Info +1
Here is a DIY for second gear pop out or more so a solid feel in the shifter that the next gear is engaged.
You will need to remove the panels that cover the trans also may need to lower the trans.
Tools: 13mm socket, 8mm allen, small magnet and some sealer.
The trans
the plug thats need to be remove in order to gain access, bolt needs to be removed first.
8mm allen needed to remove plug.
Plug out, clean sealer off.
Use the magnet to remove spring and detent
Now the big trick.. I add a 8mm ball that is a factory part to pre load the spring a bit more. place the ball inside the detent and insert the factory spring on top of it. This mod will make the shifts feel solid and firm.
Here is a before and after the 8mm ball
re install the plug with a little sealer on the treads and then put the bolt back in the trans case. Re install the under body and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Here is the part number for the 8mm ball.
#29. 900 108 064 00
You will need to remove the panels that cover the trans also may need to lower the trans.
Tools: 13mm socket, 8mm allen, small magnet and some sealer.
The trans
the plug thats need to be remove in order to gain access, bolt needs to be removed first.
8mm allen needed to remove plug.
Plug out, clean sealer off.
Use the magnet to remove spring and detent
Now the big trick.. I add a 8mm ball that is a factory part to pre load the spring a bit more. place the ball inside the detent and insert the factory spring on top of it. This mod will make the shifts feel solid and firm.
Here is a before and after the 8mm ball
re install the plug with a little sealer on the treads and then put the bolt back in the trans case. Re install the under body and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Here is the part number for the 8mm ball.
#29. 900 108 064 00
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What is the spring part number, as that pic doesn't seem to be our trans, as we don't have the ball bearing in stock form.... I feel replacing the spring at the same time is a no brainer.
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I got a lift which is a bit faster. To do the job itself not including the jacking , it is about 40 minutes.
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Having my engine dropped to weld the coolant fittings next week.
The car has close to 100k miles and has never exhibited the 2nd gear pop-out in the two years (10k miles) that I've owned it.
Is there any reason I should consider having this mod performed?
The car has close to 100k miles and has never exhibited the 2nd gear pop-out in the two years (10k miles) that I've owned it.
Is there any reason I should consider having this mod performed?