Guest chris_shirl Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 This may sound silly to you guyz......Not had Supra long, its manual 6 speed TT. Have had on motorway, but cant seem to change it into 6th Gear. Have be doing about 180kmph at 4,500 Revs in 5th gear.. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.. As really need to get into 6th gear0-if only to use less fuel lol cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 5 speed box with a 6 speed knob..... sorry could'nt resist:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 its a bizzare gate, you need to come back out of 5th, and move slightly to the left, then back into 6th, its not a straight gate like you would expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Got to give a wiggle sometimes, mine has improved a lot with V160 and daily usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 5 speed box with a 6 speed knob..... sorry could'nt resist:) :rlol: :rlol: :rlol: Do a V160 oil change or check the oil level for the gearbox, it should cure the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 One thought - could it be the boot around the gearknob getting in the way? If mine isn't 'folded' in the right way it can actually prevent me getting into either 5th or 6th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normore1 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Will it go into 6th with the engine off? If not then you have an obstruction, either something in the shifter (boot, dust seal, etc.) or someone put the shifter back together wrong after clutch change. If it will go into 6th sitting in the driveway with the engine off this tells you that the shift mechanism is Ok and you likely have syncro issues. A full change to V160 oil might help, but I doubt it. Rebuild time or do without sixth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_shirl Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Thanks eerybody for comments.. have taken off centre console and removed gear gaiter etc.. o the gearstick base there was a rubber washer not in properly.. placed in correct place. BUT still no joy.. Getting annoyed now!! and thinkin ive been ripped off buying the car as 6th gear doesnt work Is there a way to know if the gearbox has 6 gears or not.. Cant seem to find 6th gear with engine off either.. Just goes into reverse.. HELP please..... when's the next meet in Blackpool... ;0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez_p Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 we're meeting up tomorrow to head up for a drive round the lakes if you fancy it (see the NW Events section) otherwise, Monday night we'll be down at Mascrat Manor (J21 off the M6), again see the NW Events section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_shirl Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 sorry guyz missed the meet... family down we will defo try our best to come to next one.. if there is anything in the blackpool area or even northwest let us know.. o yea and had to try find the bloody fuse box in the drivers side yesterday also as clock and fans went ... Still cant get it into bloody sixth gear tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 its a bizzare gate, you need to come back out of 5th, and move slightly to the left, then back into 6th, its not a straight gate like you would expect really? I've never noticed that, thought it was just straight down from 5th. The only thing I've noticed is general clunkyness and a bit of resistance when going from 1st to 2nd when cold. - Very strange you can't get 6th when the enigne is off, are you accidently pushing down on the stick and it's going into the reverse location every time instead of 6th? maybe the reverese spring mechanism has gone and so you get reverse not 6th, try making sure the gear leaver is lifted when you go for 6th gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_shirl Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Do you have to lift/push the gear knob up or down to engage reverse??? Never had to since purchased car..or had in 6th. So i have to push down on gearstick to put into reverse and 6th gear just straight down from 5th? If this is the case what has gone?if it is the reverse spring mechanism-Is it a garage job and expensive? cheers really? I've never noticed that, thought it was just straight down from 5th. The only thing I've noticed is general clunkyness and a bit of resistance when going from 1st to 2nd when cold. - Very strange you can't get 6th when the enigne is off, are you accidently pushing down on the stick and it's going into the reverse location every time instead of 6th? maybe the reverese spring mechanism has gone and so you get reverse not 6th, try making sure the gear leaver is lifted when you go for 6th gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 You should have a plastic collar under the gear knob that you have to lift up when selecting reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_shirl Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 nope no collar.. ? never pulled gearknob up.. so is this a garage job to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Was this a private sale or a garage sale? If a garage, it may be worth your while going back and asking them for their thoughts on the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Do you have a stock gearknob on there and / or any kind of quick shifter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Where is reverse? It should be hard left and forward in a 6 speed Getrag. It also has a gear lever with a collar on it, that needs lifting to enable the detent to clear in order to get reverse. If reverse is far right and back you have a 5 speed box. If that's the case you'd better look to see if you have turbos, too. The TT was never made with a 5 speed box in the MKIV shell. I guess it's possible to fit the N/A 5 speed box to a TT to flog it to an unsuspecting punter. The question "test drive" comes to mind, did you not check it engaged all 6 gears??? A pal has a 3 speed Fiat, you could be just the man he's looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_shirl Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 was a private sale.. The gear knob is non standard think its OZ make. hard left and forward is 1st gear! Reverse is all the way to the right and back This is a RHD TT 6 speed supra(Having doubts about gearbox now.& Defo Turbo!! No need for sarcasim-Chris Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Where is reverse? It should be hard left and forward in a 6 speed Getrag. It also has a gear lever with a collar on it, that needs lifting to enable the detent to clear in order to get reverse. If reverse is far right and back you have a 5 speed box. If that's the case you'd better look to see if you have turbos, too. The TT was never made with a 5 speed box in the MKIV shell. I guess it's possible to fit the N/A 5 speed box to a TT to flog it to an unsuspecting punter. The question "test drive" comes to mind, did you not check it engaged all 6 gears??? A pal has a 3 speed Fiat, you could be just the man he's looking for The 6-speed is Hard Right Collar Up and back for reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Is this a wind up, if not i'm sorry but you have been well and truly shafted, go find the guy you brought this off of, did you know it was surposed to be 6 speed and did he imply that it was 6 speed if so you then you have a case and should demand your money back as this deosn't sound right, if you don't have the lift up plastic part to put into reverse then you don't have the same 6 speed box alot of us have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The 6-speed is Hard Right Collar Up and back for reverse. Doh! So it is, getting confused. I prefer autos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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