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frmdabak187 · 05-23-2014, 01:39 AM

I just purchased 1995 S14 w/ SR notch w/58k miles (the motor was a 0 mile build)
and 1st gear seems to be tricky. It tends to grind 50% of the time same with Reverse.. Do i need a new clutch? any advice, i am all ears.

kruked · 05-23-2014, 08:28 AM

Typically when a transmission grinds, it's because of bad synchros.

Try adjusting the clutch peddle and see what happens. Maybe it's not fully engaging.

supersayianjim · 05-23-2014, 10:23 AM

how do you go about adjusting the pedal on these s cars??

kruked · 05-23-2014, 10:27 AM

There is a push-rod connecting the peddle to the master cylinder. Look under the dash. Ask it is is a jam-nut to loosen the rod, then a wrench to turn the rod.

frmdabak187 · 05-23-2014, 10:39 AM

gott it thanks guys ill let you know the outcome later

frmdabak187 · 06-19-2014, 02:15 AM

Update, just changed the transmission oil to Redline and its shifting like butter !

WERDdabuilder · 06-19-2014, 02:11 PM

Watch out when shifting while your car is warming up to temps. When I had redline in my trans, it would grind when shifting into first. To avoid the grind, I would throw it back into neutral first before putting it into 2nd. After driving for 15min, I was good to go from first right into second.

Switched to amsoil a while back and problem fixed.

frmdabak187 · 06-19-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

Watch out when shifting while your car is warming up to temps. When I had redline in my trans, it would grind when shifting into first. To avoid the grind, I would throw it back into neutral first before putting it into 2nd. After driving for 15min, I was good to go from first right into second.

Switched to amsoil a while back and problem fixed.

interesting thanks for the heads up but if the problem comes back I will definitely give amsoil a try!

05-23-2014, 01:39 AM	#1
frmdabak187 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2014 Location: Orange County Age: 33 Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	1st & Reverse gear grinding I just purchased 1995 S14 w/ SR notch w/58k miles (the motor was a 0 mile build) and 1st gear seems to be tricky. It tends to grind 50% of the time same with Reverse.. Do i need a new clutch? any advice, i am all ears.

05-23-2014, 10:23 AM	#3
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,807 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	how do you go about adjusting the pedal on these s cars?? __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

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05-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#2
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Typically when a transmission grinds, it's because of bad synchros. Try adjusting the clutch peddle and see what happens. Maybe it's not fully engaging.

05-23-2014, 10:27 AM	#4
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	There is a push-rod connecting the peddle to the master cylinder. Look under the dash. Ask it is is a jam-nut to loosen the rod, then a wrench to turn the rod.

05-23-2014, 10:39 AM	#5
frmdabak187 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2014 Location: Orange County Age: 33 Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	gott it thanks guys ill let you know the outcome later

06-19-2014, 02:15 AM	#6
frmdabak187 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2014 Location: Orange County Age: 33 Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Update, just changed the transmission oil to Redline and its shifting like butter !