3rd gear sometimes hard to put in.

[kirko]

Sometimes 3rd gear is kinda hard to put in. It doesnt grind at all, but has this like hard point you have to push past in order to get into gear. No weird sounds. Just a hard spot. It is way more prevailent when winding out 2nd, like if im merging on the expressway. I was thinking maybe shift bushings getting worn out, or something. If anyone has any insight it would be helpful, thanks.

-kirko

[packrat427]

Check this please ..

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3590

When was the last time you changed the trans fluid .

[kirko]

about 5 hours ago :wink:

97 aspire 5 speed

[mechanicaldj]

packrat, he just posted on his 97 Aspire

and it sounds like the synchronizer for 3rd and 4th gears might be getting worn

you may want to use a synthetic form of ATF or equivalent fluid

i use Royal Purple racing synthetic manual transmission fluid