Blk_'01_Z06

My 2001 Z REALLY doesn't like reverse. It will go into gear just fine, but as soon as I start letting out on the clutch, it will slam out of gear pretty hard, and sometimes it also grinds out.

I check before I begin letting out on the clutch to make sure it's all the way in, and it seems to be.

Anybody else having this problem?

I haven't changed the transmission fluid since I got it a couple of weeks ago, but I will in the next few weeks. I also am getting ready to order a new shifter from MGW, but I don't know if that will make any difference.

lionelhutz

The shifter alignment might help. From what I have read, the shift mechanism doesn't really move the reverse shift fork far enough for good engagement. You can machine 1 side of the fork and install a shim on the opposite side to help this.

Alex41

Try putting it into 3rd first then into reverse. I was having a similar problem and since I've been doing that, no issue.

Blk_'01_Z06

Alex, I'll try that today, see if that works. I hope so, that's a really simple fix for an extremely frustrating problem!