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Second Gear Pooched?

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  • Start date Start date Apr 16, 2010
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I have an '89 lx 5 spd. When I upshift into second sometimes it won't catch the gear. It will slide into place but there will be nothing there. When I'm downshifting into second it's the same thing except it catches the gear a bit and grinds. I'm guessing I'm up for a reuild?
 
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