360 Manual 1st and 2nd gear

If you want I can move this to the tech section where you will probably get more responses.

 

Second gear engagement when cold always seems to be a problem with the mid engine cars, still continues on the 430, but your problem is obviously beyond that. I would have the gearbox linkage checked and adjusted, as well as checking clutch adjustment. If that doesn't do it, it sounds like synchros...but with that few miles, I would hope one of the adjustments would put you right.

Gary

 

very simple fix !!!!!! my 360 did the same frigin thing and was driving me crazy along with pissing me off. its the linkage !! needs to be adjusted. i had mine adjusted, it cost about 200 bucks and smooth as silk now.........

 

when it dosnt engage into 1 st or 2 nd , shift it in neutral and wiggle the hell out of the shifter, i bet it will go into gear after that........ its the linkage...... simple fix.......

 

Keep in mind that Ferrari was replacing complete transmissions under warrenty in the early run cars 1999, 2000 had this issue mainly. I sent 3 back to the dealer for this very issue..each time, they replaced the gearbox.

 

If syncros are going, the tranny will grind at first going into gear. When they are really gone, you can still shift by double clutching and rev matching up or down. When done right, any tranny will shift smooth as silk even with shot syncros. If it won't go in at all, it's something else.

Dave

 

Adjust the cables and get rid of the trash oil Ferrari put in it.



Ferrari uses Shell products for one reason and one reason only, they get paid huge money for it.

The motor oil foams and the gear oil doesn't shift.

 

Steven:

I have the same problem a while ago with one of my 360 (43K miles), the thing is I got "lucky" because my gears won't engage in "5th & 6th" gear.. It appears there's some cable tangling (according to FoBH) and it was fixed under warranty..

good luck!

 

I'm betting Brian recommends Mobil 1...Porsche uses it for factory fill, and it is highly thought of.

Gary

 

dude, trust me its the linkage !!!!!

 

my brother in law had the same problem .with .his 360 modena formula 1 shifter . the dealership repalced the computer brain. his car was a 2002 model. with 5,000 miles.. there seems to be a problem with the formula 1 shifter for some strange reason. ferrari north america was unable to explain though. He sold it, about 3 months ago. and bought a 360 with a manuel shifter.. it may be the computer brain?? please advise, hope its a quick fix.. I am old school always prefer the manuel in any car.. i hate the auto manuel shifter.. thats just me...
will have a great weekend
keep us informed
john

 

Read the title line. He is talking about a manual.

 

Go ahead, impress us. You tell him how to fix it.

 

if i were able to tell HOW to fix, i would have. thats why i sent my car out........... the problem he is having points to the linkage........
Got an attitude ????????? with something ???????? please explain........can hardly wait........

 

I have the same problem with my car, I have 4600 Kms on it and till warm 2 gear is a no.. no..I just tend to double clutch it and gently move it in.. Hope this helps, my dealer said it's just the little things that make owning a Ferrari great..

Good Luck Michael..

 

Hey hutch,

I was told to leave the car out of gear and clutch out at idle and only engage when ready to move.. This is why my 430 is F1..lol..

Cheers Michael..

 

Well some guys are close when they tell you its the linkage. Actually this car does not have a linkage, it had cables but it is their adjustment that is crucial. A slight incorrect adjustment will cause this issue.

 

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