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hard shifting
by entrail
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May 25, 2006 (7:10 am)
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Hi folks,
I am looking at buying my first Tracker, a 2001 5 speed std with 138,000 klm on it. It runs well but I find it very hard to shift into first. Are they normally hard to get into gear?
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Re: hard shifting [entrail]
by tidester HOST
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May 25, 2006 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: entrail (May 25, 2006 7:10 am)
To get feedback from other Tracker owners you should post your message in the existing Chevy Tracker discussion where they are more likely to read it!
tidester, host
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Re: hard shifting [tidester]
by steve_ HOST
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May 25, 2006 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: tidester (May 25, 2006 8:46 am)
Maybe if we rename this to Transmission Problems more owners will find it. Worth a shot. 
Steve, Host
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1999 Manual Transmission gear grinding
by lemontracker
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Dec 18, 2006 (7:46 pm)
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I just bought a cherry, low-mileage soft top, that for the most part, was a good buy. But, the gears want to grind a little. I replaced the gear oil with the recommended synthetic, but it didn't make a difference. The chevy repair shop foreman says there's no "customer complaint" issue, but I don't believe him. There's too many similar complaints about this particular model. I want to have this problem repaired, but would like some guidance first. Please help. Thanks
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Re: 1999 Manual Transmission gear grinding [lemontracker]
by arkainzeye
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Dec 19, 2006 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: lemontracker (Dec 18, 2006 7:46 pm)
actually if i remember correctly from reading this forum the 1999 5 speeds had alot of trany Issues! If you want to really know about it you could research old posts I know about it b4 i bought my 1999 tracker with the 4 speed automatic. i had a chance to buy the 5 speed but after reading about the problems with the 1999's i went with the automatic.
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lemontracker
by lemontracker
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Dec 19, 2006 (4:18 pm)
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How do you research old posts? I scheduled a transmission rebuild with a mechanic I trust, but would still like to know what's wrong, or better yet, if there's a cheaper solution. This rebuild will be $500-700. I've a week to change my mind. Happy Holidays.
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Re: lemontracker [lemontracker]
by tidester HOST
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Dec 19, 2006 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: lemontracker (Dec 19, 2006 4:18 pm)
I suggest using the search feature in the Chevy Tracker discussion.
tidester, host
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Re: lemontracker [lemontracker]
by captj
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Dec 22, 2006 (11:32 am)
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Replying to: lemontracker (Dec 19, 2006 4:18 pm)
The 99 5-speed Trackers had a problem that some folks called "soft synchros." I believe the actual problem was that the springs were inadequate in some of the synchros in the early transmission builds. It was not a safety problem, so no recall; just a driveability problem that Chevy addressed with a TSB that called for a replacement synchro spring kit if the owner brought the car in with the problem. We noticed the gears clashing during shifts fairly soon after we bought the car, and tried a number of different synthetic tranny lubes to try to cure it without surgery. Eventually, we let Chevy install the kit. They did the job neatly and correctly in one day. I believe I put the kit part number in one of the early Tracker posts on this site. The problem went away for the most part, although we still shift gently for the first couple of miles in cold weather because you can feel some slight drag as the gears engage under those conditions. You are probably on the right track to seek a tranny rebuild, and might help your own cause by mentioning the history of the synchros to your mech. Other than that one issue, our Tracker has provided flawless reliability for 50K miles with just annual synthetic oil changes and lube. We wanted inexpensive, all-weather transport for commuting, and have not been disappointed. Good luck with yours and Merry Christmas.
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Re: lemontracker [lemontracker]
by nochevy
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Dec 26, 2006 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: lemontracker (Dec 19, 2006 4:18 pm)
In reference to the Transmission re-build on a 1999 Tracker. 5 speed, 2.0 engine. My Tracker shifts fine, but has a noise, which the mechanic said was the clutch, because when the clutch was in, the noise would stop, let the clutch out the noise is there. So, I have had a complete Clutch replacement, and still have the same noise. It really sounds like the throw-out bearing, even though it has a complete new clutch now. This is getting expensive, and now, the mechanic says,since I have a new clutch, it must be a bearing in the transmission. The strange thing is, the tracker drives and shifts fine, just that noise. I would like to pay to have my Tracker fixed, but not pay for more guess-work! Does this sound like Transmission problems? And what is the going price to have the Transmission re-built? And where would be the best place to order parts, if the Transmission has to be re-built? THANKS! 
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