Could it be because you have to throw shift gate out for 2nd but not for 4th? Might encounter same problem for 6th if transmission was so equipped. Physics of shoving the linkage versus pulling it may account for problems at the bottom of shift pattern rather than top. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> wrote: > The other major cause is the front/back pivot bolt bending or coming > loose, or having been fudged in the past. For some reason this always > affects second! We've also had 1-2 synchro die for this reason. > > Open ended question: Why is it only second that's affected in the > majority of cases? > > Martin > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/