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Old 06-03-2008, 05:25 AM
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4spd grinds in reverse...sometimes.

Hey all.

Is this something really serious or might a fluid change help aleviate the problem? If so, 10w30??

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Old 06-03-2008, 05:55 AM
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Reverse is not synchronized. If you don't wait a few seconds or shift into 1st gear to stop the clutch from spinning it will always grind.
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Old 06-03-2008, 10:51 AM
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Another trick is to shift into first before going into reverse.

Push the clutch in, shift to first, shift to reverse, let clutch out to back up.

The shift into first is synchronized and stops all the loose parts from turning, then they are stopped for when you shift into reverse.

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Old 06-03-2008, 11:12 AM
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I have found if you let the car roll slightly, either forward or backward, with the clutch depressed it will slide right into reverse.
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Old 06-03-2008, 12:39 PM
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Another trick is to shift into first before going into reverse.
Push the clutch in, shift to first, shift to reverse, let clutch out to back up.
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Indeed. That's what I had to do all the time on my 240D. Usually worked.

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