Hello out there everybody ! Just bought 1989 with 6 speed , runs great ,has new clutch assembly,but is hard to put into gear when transmission is cold ! Shifts great after up to temp!! Reverse really hard when cold!!Any ideas? Wrong lube maybe?? Thanks

I would try switching the trans fluid. I highly recommend using GM Syncromesh found at your local GM dealer.

I am planning to switch my Trans Fluid pretty soon, but I was going to go with Royal Purple (I've heard a lot of good things about their products). Why do you recommend the GM Syncromesh over anything else on the market (aside from the fact that its the factory fluid)?

ORIGINAL: PAY2PLAY
I am planning to switch my Trans Fluid pretty soon, but I was going to go with Royal Purple (I've heard a lot of good things about their products). Why do you recommend the GM Syncromesh over anything else on the market (aside from the fact that its the factory fluid)?

Well, I ran Redline in a 94 Sonoma I had and switch to the GM Synchromesh after reading a million raves about it online and after switching I actually noticed a big difference. I did not think I would notice anything but I did. The shifts where much more smooth. The thing I like about it is if you do a search online for "gm synchromesh" you will find that not only GM guys use it but people use it for ALL sorts of makes and models. Royal Purple is another good one to run though.

ok, will try changing fluid . thanks for response !!

Guess i should of checked clutch resevoir !!ha Just bought car last Friday ,10/14/05 . Was almost empty , little dot3 and shifts smooth now when cold. Didnt think it was clutch because wasnt grinding trying putting into gears. Thanks