Can't downshift into 3rd!

Yeah, same problem..hhaa..fun eh??

EXACT same problem, actually.....to get into 3rd on the downshift, I also had to put it into 2nd, then back into 3rd (without dis-engaging the clutch in 2nd) to get it into 3rd.....

I never did fix this...so let me know what the problem is

 

Try bleeding the clutch line. First check to see the level of your clutch fluid it may be low.

 

My clutch fluid was full iirc....but I don't know about the actual tranny part...if it had any fluid....and I have an 88gts

 

I always thought our cars had the tranny that will only let you downshift when the RPMs are slower....

Please correct me if im wrong, Cause I dont think its a problem I think its a saftey feature for the Tranny???

 

no your wrong mitt lol jk....I can down shift to thrid easily at any speed....but to get into 2nd i have to rev match to get it in.

 

I know my alltrac wont go into 1st unless I'm at a complete stop...

 

I'm guessing you guys are having synchro problems. Its a common fault with the early S series gearboxes when they get some mileage on them/get thrashed. My '86 had the same can't downshift into 3rd problem, popped out of 5th under load as well as a few other nasty problems. A swap to a late model S54 cured all that, and now I can downshift/upshift whenever I want, where I want

 

does the s54 come in the 5th gen celica?

 

it hangs off the 5sfe engine so it comes in the camry (4cyl model) and the celica and im sure it would come in other models too!

 

Tranny replacement....prolly between 500-1000 depending on where you go

 

Or $50, depending on who your mates' are. Hey, Alex?

The S54 also comes on the 3SGE's from MR2's.

 

what fluid are u running? try throwing some atf in it and that may fix it up a bit, made it so i could switch into 1st without grinding and such so its worth teh $6

 

hahaha yeah, your a good mate

thanks again brogan hahaha i'd never go back to a s53 now i;ve swapped over to the s54! its a MASSIVE difference!

 

quality or gearing wise?

 

shift speed, the feel of the box, and the gearing allows me to sit on just under 3k rpm when im doing 100km/h

it seems to just be a general all round stronger box. it loves being downshifted for over taking (into 3rd) and can handle fast changes...

all that, plus its a newer box anyways so its gonna be in better condition

 

is it a direct swap? if its from a mr2 it would require something to convert it right?