Try letting the clutch out while in neutral, press back in the clutch, and
then shift into reverse.
Ken
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erik Gudmundson [mailto:erik@dca.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 5:08 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Reverse gear synchronized?, DIY stereo install
>
>
> With the recent talk on gears and clutch use...I have a
> 5-speed '99 Dak
> Sport 3.9L, and a question. Anytime I'm in neutral and want
> to shift into
> reverse, I usually get a terrible gear grinding sound. The
> only solution is
> to clutch, shift into first, then shift to reverse, all while
> keeping the
> clutch in. Sometimes it even takes a couple tries. I've had
> the truck for
> almost one and a half years, and it has been like this since
> day one. My
> local 5-star dealer said this is normal operation, but that
> sounds odd to
> me. Granted, this is my first manual transmission and I'm a
> self-taught
> shifter. What's the word?
>
> Aside from that, everything has been great with the truck for
> 30k miles.
> The fan clutch went bad twice (loud squeeling), but the
> warranty repaired
> it both times and I haven't had any trouble since the early fall.
>
> For anyone debating whether or not to DIY-install an upgraded
> stereo, do
> it! It's sure to save you some money, and, at least in the
> '99 model, it's
> painfully easy. The dash pops right off, and everything's an
> easy reach. I
> just installed a new Kenwood head unit and CD changer. It's
> working great
> so far. I bought everything from Crutchfield online and saved
> a good bit of
> dough.
>
> This is my first post, so go easy on me...
>
> Erik
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