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KB3
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So, I finally got to test out the 4wd in my '86 six speed. It works, but only in EL. Is that the way it's supposed to be or is their something wrong? I tried to put it into second, since first isn't syncronized, and it just died. Many thanks.
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Post by Mac »

thats normal.

EL is only for 4wd mode
shifting from EL to first isn't possible.

there IS a syncro for first gear, but it only works at very very low speeds.
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You can't go into EL if you're not in 4WD. After you're in 4WD...you should be able to shift thru all gears.
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Post by KB3 »

yes.........


no..........



huh?
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Mac wrote:EL is only for 4wd mode
shifting from EL to first isn't possible.

there IS a syncro for first gear, but it only works at very very low speeds.
In 4wd, from a standing stop in snow, i shift from EL to 1st, to 2nd and so on. It blows the doors off of everyone even my friends impreza awd. 8)

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Post by brianp »

Iain wrote:
Mac wrote:EL is only for 4wd mode
shifting from EL to first isn't possible.

there IS a syncro for first gear, but it only works at very very low speeds.
In 4wd, from a standing stop in snow, i shift from EL to 1st, to 2nd and so on. It blows the doors off of everyone even my friends impreza awd. 8)
I've shifted through all the gears in 4wd... EL to first is a little interesting, but you are going so slow anyway, it doesn't matter.

Are you new to using a Manual transmission too? If you are, just be sure to give it enough gas...
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mabey my first gear syncro is a bit worn...
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Post by KB3 »

Working fine now. I guess it just needed some mud beneath it. Shifts through all the gears flawlessly. I did manage to almost get it stuck today. I sat there, in the mud, contemplating the walk back to my house should I not be able to get it out under it's own volition. Luckily, it never came to that.
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Post by neonsport »

Check to make sure all your tires are the same size. Having one tire in a different size on a Tercel 4WD can make life with the 4WD system a little interesting.
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Post by takza »

Your next best move?

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