I recently had a new clutch (spec 2) installed by a highly recommended mechanic in my area. During the install he took it upon himself to change my tranny fluid to a Redline product. Since I got the car back, the clutch works fine but the transmission is giving me some trouble. It is really hard getting the car into gear at a dead stop (first or reverse). I have to jam the shifter to get it to go. I don't know much about transmissions so I have no idea what is going on. Can the change in fluid cause this type of problem? Is it a syncro problem? Are they related? etc..

I am thinking about draining the fluid and putting the GM stuff back in but I figure I should ask you guys first.

please help

 

It could be 2 thing

1: The Clutch is dont disengauge all the way
2: Your Scyncros are on there way out. I doubt this becuase Reverese does not use a scyncro its a stright cut gear.

My money is on #1

 

well,I know when I put amsoil snyth tranny fluid in my car , it made it alot more tricky to get into gear, first thing I'd do is put reg fluid in it.

 

[QUOTE=1984camaroz28]It could be 2 thing

: Your Scyncros are on there way out. I doubt this becuase Reverese does not use a scyncro its a stright cut gear.

Since when does reverse not have a synchro? I am sure I saw one in my t56.

 

Where are the Scyncros located? are they hard to get to? how much are they? thanks!

 

Something to note also...Spec Stage 2 Clutches are notorious for not disengaging all the way. I bought a brand new one about 2 weeks ago and had the same problems. Mine were a little more severe but I could not get the car in gear without force. Finally I took it out and put a stock replacement back in and works fine. Just something to keep in mind.
Joseph