My car's been like this since I got it. From 1st to 2nd, U have to shift in the shape of a 7. (what a coinkidink) It's not just straight down...it's over & down. I've alwys thought it was a locking mechanism of some kind, but I also have thought that something is wrong with my tranny. What could it be? I plan on having it rebuilt. Will this solve the problem?

MY T2 does that too...I thought it was rather strange too. let me ask a second gen expert...I'll post his response.

Are you talking about being notchy? IS you stick sloppy, has alot of side play?



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shifter bushings?



mike

mine was like that before I changed the bushings

I also agree that your shifter bushings are most likely the issue. The worst case scenario is that the bushings on your shift forks are worn out

Yes, there's alot of play. To shift to 2nd, U HAVE to push the shifter to the 'right' before it will go down.





Bushings...Hard to replace? Where can I get them and what will they run me?

bushings: super easy; mazdatrix, mazdaformance, anyone that actually has mazda parts; and $20



mike

thanks