I have a 96 Geo Metro with a manual transmission, it has about 92,000 miles on it. I’ve had it since it had about 45k miles and haven’t had to do anything to it yet…until now. Like I said, it’s a 5 speed, and about a week and a half ago it wouldn’t let me downshift into 1st gear unless the vehicle was completely stopped.
I tried double clutching, and bringing up the revs (w/ clutch in) but nothing helped. When I tried to get it into gear it didn’t grind or anything like that, it just wouldn’t go in. Now it has gotten worse, and I cannot downshift into 2nd gear unless I am stopped, which makes turning corners tough to do since I have to either stop or try and lug it through in 3rd gear. I have no problems when I upshift, or when I’m stopped, it’s only when I downshift.
I have not noticed the clutch slipping (although it might be tough to notice since the engine only has 55hp!), so what do you think is the problem? I think I’m losing the synchros, but I’m definitely not an expert on tranny’s.