1995 eclipse 2nd gear..??

1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
130 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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VIPER94GT
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2nd gear goes in but when i let off the clutch, its not in and grinds a lil, feels like the gear is farther back then the stick will let me go... 95 eclipse
Aug 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the gear shift cables for wear and excessive slack.
Aug 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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There is only one cable that I see.. looks like I can't adjust it... its right on top of the granny and moves when you move the stick.. can't see anything to adjust it..
Aug 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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For manual trans, there should be 2 cables. IThey are not adjustable. Ensure the bushes are not worn. You need to check the end at the gear shift as well.

Get a helper to move the gear shift and note if there are any excessive movement before the lever moves.
Aug 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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Looking at the pic I posted the top bar and cable has play. But the car is in neutral. Plus the end with the bushing slides off real easy..........
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Aug 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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If you look carefully, you would notice that the protruding center piece has a hole across it. A washer and lock pin is missing allowing it to come.

Aug 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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cool well i got that on a list of stuff to do...
Aug 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM