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Old 05-23-2011, 04:54 PM   #97 (permalink)
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It was Mike Sefton and I driving.

We did encounter a little grinding at first when reengaging 5th with the engine off. Solution: hold the clutch in for a few seconds first, then it pops in with no trouble. We speculate there are some spinning parts that need to slow down.
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