vet85

ok here goes ive got a buddy who has a 1995 manual trans.and he says when it is cold it will not go in gear.he says that in order to get it to engage he has to cut it off to put it in gear .if any of you have a suggestion please tell me so i can relay this to him .he lives about 250 miles from me and does not have access to a computer and he knows im on the forum alot . if he gets it fixed in the next few days it will be driven in a parade, so we need some input , thanks in advance.

ruby9246

Have him check the fluid level in the Clutch master cylinder.
(Its under the computer)

vet85

thanks alot doing that now

BTrey

What does he mean when he says it won't go into gear? He physically can't push it - the lever won't move? It grinds when he tries to put it into gear? It goes into place but when he lets the clutch out the car doesn't move? While it's possible it's a clutch problem, my first guess would be a tranny issue.

jsaunde2

If the shift lever won't physically move and it's only when cold it is probably a fluid issue.

The ZF6 is supposed to be filled with what is essentially motor oil, not gear lube. If gear lube is used then it thickens when cold to the point that the shifter can't be moved through the gunk.