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1994 GMC Sierra Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Engine, Shifter.
Mileage: 310,000 miles.

Asked on February 2, 2012

I cant shift in to reverse and it pops out of 2nd

The guy i bough the truck said it was something to do with the shift tower pin is this easy to fix?
Avatar Asked by nev_summer69

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Replied on February 2, 2012

is this even the shift tower pin or is it the tranny? it shift fine in 1st 3rd and 4th and ovver drive (5th) just cant find reverse and pops out of 2nd

Tiny Response from nev_summer69
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Replied on February 2, 2012

if it pops out of 2nd it can be a bent shift rod, a worn synchro or the shifter itself. Normally these have to beopened up to find the real problem. try putting it in reverse with the engine off, if it does that and stays in then it may be a clutch adjustment or clutch problem. best thing is have a pro give his opinion on it.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 2, 2012

the guy took it to a pro and they said it was
a pin in the shift tower or slipped fork

Tiny Response from nev_summer69
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Replied on February 2, 2012

yes it cold be that as well or worn out shift tower. you'll have to remove it to look at it.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 2, 2012

ok thanks

Tiny Response from nev_summer69
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Replied on February 6, 2012

it ended up to be a broken pin in the shift tower

Tiny Response from nev_summer69
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Replied on April 3, 2012

it keeps breaking the pin do i need to replace the shift tower i have it tighten right up but now its harder then hell to shift

Tiny Response from nev_summer69
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Replied on April 3, 2012

then loosen it a bit and see what happens. the pin may be soft that you are putting in also. Another thing ifyou switch to synthetic oil for the trans( assuming it's manual) then it will shift much easier.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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