Recent content by buggywhip

Craig- Nice post. In my case, I always can shift into 1st or 2nd very easily WHEN IT'S STOPPED, in the situation you describe. I can also do it when the car is rolling backwards, coming out of reverse. It's only when I am moving forward, even 1 mph, that I can't downshift to 1st or 2nd. It's...

Right. I did try rocking car back & forth in 1st & 2nd but no change. The clutch is adjusted properly and seems to function as it should. I have yet to bleed the clutch or try to look inside the transmission. Like I said I do have a used trans I know nothing about and I am still seeking advice...

After reading the Auto-RX site i can see it's more compatible with conventional oils, so I'll use that for now instead of synthetic. I'm going to try it also in the engine. The oil gets dirty really fast and it uses a quart every 400 miles. I'll let you folks know how it worked out. Thanks so...

Thanks for the great responses, you guys are great! Checked the Auto-Rx site. As you said,: "To get the most out of Auto-Rx®, we recommend the following methods of use: Manual Transmission: The application ratio is 1 ounce of Auto-RX® per quart of oil. Drive 1,000 miles and drain the Auto-RX®...

If I use Auto-RX, how much should I add? PS- Thanks for the welcome! Great site - glad to be here!

I received the following advice on another site and wanted to see what you guys think: "I'd try running some automatic transmission fluid in it. It works wonders on old motors with sticky lifters. It frees up lifters and cleans out oil build up. ATF has a lot of detergents in it. It should be...

Auto-RX, what is that and who makes it?

So far, I'm getting the impression that "stuck synchros" are unusual, perhaps an anomaly. I admit I know very little about lubricants, which is why I came here. I envisioned the car sitting for 7 years and the the oil forming varnish or sludge and binding things up. Is that possible? If so, is...

Originally Posted By: XS650 I don't have an answer for you, but those who might be able to help would have a head start if you told us what the normal recommended trans lube is. I just bought the car. The car had the GM-recommended 75w90 gear oil during storage. According to prev owner, it...

I have a 1991 Geo Metro that was in storage for 7 years. The 5-speed manual trans was fine before that, but now I can't downshift to 1st or 2nd without stopping or double-clutching. Is there an additive or lubricant that can free up the stuck synchros, without damaging the trans? I was told by...