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HeadonaStick · 07-09-2013, 09:08 PM

I have a 2011 V6 with a manual transmission.

I have read about the 1-2 grind, but my issue doesn't really seem like a "grind."

When I shift from 1 into 2 I have to "pull" the shifter into gear. It hangs up and I can't make a smooth shift. I have changed the fluid with Royal Purple and installed a Hurst shifter but the problem remains.

Is this the typical grind or is this something else? The car has 63,000± miles. Would this be covered under the driveline warranty?

Any help would be appreciated. My 2004 Saab shifts more smoothly and it is driving me nuts.

The Stig · 07-09-2013, 09:11 PM

What you described is the 2nd shift grind. Even if it really isn't "grinding", that's the name this issue has been given.

HeadonaStick · 07-09-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

What you described is the 2nd shift grind. Even if it really isn't "grinding", that's the name this issue has been given.

Well that is less than good news... is it repairable? Is it a warranty issue? Am I stuck with it?

45thCamaro · 07-09-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadonaStick

I have a 2011 V6 with a manual transmission.

I have read about the 1-2 grind, but my issue doesn't really seem like a "grind."

When I shift from 1 into 2 I have to "pull" the shifter into gear. It hangs up and I can't make a smooth shift. I have changed the fluid with Royal Purple and installed a Hurst shifter but the problem remains.

Is this the typical grind or is this something else? The car has 63,000± miles. Would this be covered under the driveline warranty?

Any help would be appreciated. My 2004 Saab shifts more smoothly and it is driving me nuts.

Damn you driving that thing while you sleep? That's crazy miles!

HeadonaStick · 07-09-2013, 10:48 PM

I enjoy driving the Camaro so much that if I could drive it in my sleep I would! I miss torque of a V8 but this is still a ton of fun.

07-09-2013, 09:08 PM	#1
HeadonaStick Drives: 2011 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 126	M6 Questions I have a 2011 V6 with a manual transmission. I have read about the 1-2 grind, but my issue doesn't really seem like a "grind." When I shift from 1 into 2 I have to "pull" the shifter into gear. It hangs up and I can't make a smooth shift. I have changed the fluid with Royal Purple and installed a Hurst shifter but the problem remains. Is this the typical grind or is this something else? The car has 63,000± miles. Would this be covered under the driveline warranty? Any help would be appreciated. My 2004 Saab shifts more smoothly and it is driving me nuts.

07-09-2013, 09:11 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	What you described is the 2nd shift grind. Even if it really isn't "grinding", that's the name this issue has been given. __________________

07-09-2013, 10:48 PM	#5
HeadonaStick Drives: 2011 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 126	I enjoy driving the Camaro so much that if I could drive it in my sleep I would! I miss torque of a V8 but this is still a ton of fun. Last edited by HeadonaStick; 10-25-2013 at 02:53 PM.