Blk01gt_
Founding Member
I've been able to virtually eliminate the grind as well(even in the -30 degree celsius crap we get up here). What i do, is when i shift from 1st to 2nd, i pull the shifter to about halfway into 2nd(i let up just as i get to the spot where it would normally grind). Once im at that spot, i ease it further into gear, very slowly. Obviously this is quite annoying to do, but after driving with this crappy trans for 3 yrs, ive developed a feel for the exact moment the 1st to 2nd shift will grind, and have used that method to get around it.
I also have switched out my stock tranny fluid to the 3.2L of mercon ATF that was supposed to work wonders. It didnt stop the grind completely, as i said i have to shift very carefully to second and feel my way into gear, but the new fluid definately made the shift more manageable.
With that said, it is a pain in the ass to have to shift like this(VERY SLOW!!), and i can't wait for a tsb.(the 1st to 2nd shift still grinds like hell if i dont shift carefully like i do)
I also have switched out my stock tranny fluid to the 3.2L of mercon ATF that was supposed to work wonders. It didnt stop the grind completely, as i said i have to shift very carefully to second and feel my way into gear, but the new fluid definately made the shift more manageable.
With that said, it is a pain in the ass to have to shift like this(VERY SLOW!!), and i can't wait for a tsb.(the 1st to 2nd shift still grinds like hell if i dont shift carefully like i do)