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Old 05-23-2011, 05:09 PM   #98 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
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.
I've noticed this too, and i'd say it's the input shaft that needs to spin up after being stopped by the engine while the clutch pedal was up.
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