Sense I got my 2003 WRX its alway been hard to get it into a gear does not mater what one even when moving or stop. It will go into gear with out grinding. Other problem when first start the car I can not put it into reverse. When it does that I have to put it into first then move forward then put it into reverse.

I am asking is there a problem???

Or is there a way that I can fix it that it will go in easy. I drove alot of other cars and don't have a problem like this even performance cars.

Thanks For your help

 

The reverse thing is normal. My car hates that gear. I have got into the habit of rolling it forward in 1st without even trying reverse cause its no use.

As far as the other gears, Im not sure. First is the only one I have trouble going into and that goes away if I double clutch.

 

The syncro's in the earlier Wrx tranny's are nortorious for failing. Could be covered under warranty since all are a problem. They usually call it abuse tho and deny warranty. It's worth a try tho.

 

get these parts and your problem should disapere while you will have some great mods

rear cross member bushings
tranny mounts
top pitch mount
short throw from kart boy and the bushing kit
full sythetic in the tranny and rear diff.

 

I will try that. First I will try to do it under warranty then I will replace the parts you said brewpubeaver.

Is there anything that could be the problem??

 

driver error
bad mix on the tranny fluid
motor mots coul dbe loose

 

the regular gears i never had problems with... reverse has no synchromesh...thats why it sucks

 

Please read my post above ^^. This is the problem.

 

On NASIOC there's a "cocktail" of tranny fluids that are said to get great results. I wrote it down last night for when I get my 30k service done, I'll post it up when I get home (still at work right now).

EDIT: OK finally home. Here's the formula, along with places the poster of the formula bought them in his most recent batch. Keep in mind the fluid fill amount for the 5-speed is approx 4qt.

Pennzoil synchromesh 1qt: Autozone
2 Qts Castrol HypoidC 80w90: Pepboys
1qt Redline Lightweight Shockproof: Local Speed shoppe

 

I will try the mounts first and then change the fluids in the tranny

Thanks guys I will post if it work or not.

i hope that i don't have to replace the trany, i will drive it until it brakes