ok about the shifting problem.
Check your shifter bushings, if they are worn out like mine, sometimes when you go to put the car into gear you will shift inbetween gears which is why its hard to get it in, Youll know if they are worn out because there will be a lot of slop or play in between your gears, if this is the case invest in the mopar booger shifter bushings. Itll make a world of difference I couldn't belive it plus there cheap and easy to install. When I took out my old bushings they were soo worn out that they crumbled in my hand.
Hope this helps!!!!!

 

DAS - e-mailed ya.

Scrap - I have the performance shifter bushings on the stick side, just not the tranny side. I found they didn't allow enough "wiggle room" to get into gears - I put them in about 4 years ago.

I will probably look into the bushings, nonetheless.

 

when I put mine in at first there was no "wiggle room" at all, but now that they have loosened up a bit it is very nice. Ijust thought that part of your problem might be that there was too much "wiggle room" but I guess its some thing way more complex then is of my knowledge so good luck to you!

 

Ok. There is no physical way that I can see to get the gear out of that hole. The gear is about 1/2 tooth depth too big in diameter.



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HELP!!!

 

I really don't know what else to tell you. It should come out! Don't let the gear fall into the tranny or you will have to drop it and crack into it to get it back out.