Manual tranny question

[Merlin]

Hello guys,

I am not sure if this topic belongs here but here goes...

I am a relatively new stick shift driver, and I had a question for more experienced people out there. When ever I put it on reverse it makes a real ugly screaching noise.

These are the steps that I take to go on reverse:
full stop
full clutch
reverse

Sounds simple enough?? but why does it do that noise? Is this normal? I have a 96 3.8L
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Also do you have a problem with water getting into the car when it is parked in a steep hill (rear up). Happened once and learned my lesson but I want to know if it happens to everyone else or if there is something wrong with my seals.

Thanks!
Merlin

[ November 04, 2002: Message edited by: Merlin ]</p>

[IBJanky]

Well, u cant shift into reverse while the car is rolling forward.

Also, i think our 5-spd tranny dont have a reverse synchro.

Me, i have to shift into 5th first then put it into reverse or else there'd be a nasty grinding noise. I heard its common for our cars. :mad:

[Merlin]

ok, thanks IBJanky... makes me feel better that I am doing everything allright.

Now about that water? [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Fin]

Try shifting into 5th first, then into reverse. My reverse gear grinds sometimes, so I just got into the habit of shifting into 5th before going into reverse.

[jonny985]

Shifting into fifth then reverse is what most of us do.

I also can't shift into first if I'm going over 10mph to engine brake.

[IBJanky]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jonny985:
Shifting into fifth then reverse is what most of us do.

I also can't shift into first if I'm going over 10mph to engine brake.<hr></blockquote>


Neither can i
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[Merlin]

Well I will try the 5th and then reverse suggestion. I am having way too much fun with manual :D I am NEVER going back to Auto...

thanks all

[Dominic]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Merlin:
Well I will try the 5th and then reverse suggestion. I am having way too much fun with manual :D I am NEVER going back to Auto...

thanks all<hr></blockquote>

Yes I concur, 5th to reverse... Just pop it in fifth for a few and back down in reverse [img]smile.gif[/img] Since rev is not a syncro gear you must have the tranny stopped to slide her into rev. Hence the clunk and whine when you reverse...

[gt1953]

Say my '73 VW does the very same thing unless I go into 2nd then to reverse. Then everything is fine.

[Wht_n_blk_camaro]

I always go to first cuz mine does the same thing.

[black98V6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by gt1953:
Say my '73 VW does the very same thing unless I go into 2nd then to reverse. Then everything is fine.<hr></blockquote>


man those things are just plain wierd to get into reverse.. push over push down pull back.. (or whatever the sequence is) gotta say though the first time I tried it I did so without ever grinding the gears..

[2000fbodyV6]

Yes definetly 5th then to reverse w should solve your problem

[StockV6Cam2]

Jesus, how many of these topics are we going to have? This is sad.

[hou-tex-six]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by StockV6Cam2:
Jesus, how many of these topics are we going to have? This is sad.<hr></blockquote>

Thats what Im saying this should be in some kind of FAQ or something it seems like every 2 weeks soembody asks this. No that they shouldent ask, just should be easy to get this info.

Cp