My 5-speed keeps popping out of gear and it is hard to tr...


My 5-speed keeps popping out of gear and it is hard to try to put back in.... what is the problem Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Have you noticed any fluid leaks lately? 150k. But I also put a new st...

My 5-speed keeps popping out of gear and it is hard to try to put back in.... what is the problem Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Have you noticed any fluid leaks lately? 150k. But I also put a new stick in less than a 100 miles ago. No fluid leaks Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2001 bmw 330 ci Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your BMW 330 yourself? What have you tried so far? No I have a mechanic but when he finished the clutch he said it was popping out in reverse Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No don’t think so...ty

Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome, My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* it will be my pleasure to assist you today.

Ok
Automotive Expert
sorry to hear of the issue you are having
Automotive Expert
this is an internal gearbox synchro issue - it requires the transmission be rebuilt (or at minimum opened and synchros replaced if they can be sourced)

Anything I can do in the meantime? No transmission oil etc?
Automotive Expert
not going to help I'm afraid.

Ok... ty
Automotive Expert
you are welcome

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