1992 Dodge Shadow occasionally won't shift into first gear

1992 DODGE SHADOW
167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JOHNGRABER
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My reliable Dodge Shadow has recently started not shiftling into first gear on occaision. THe only way to get it into gear is to slam it or slip the clutch. From first on it shifts smooth. the problem seems to be specific to first, at least for now.
Dec 22, 2007 at 3:42 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Yes indeed...smooyh after first...thank god for synchomesh...clutch is failing, have it done!
Dec 22, 2007 at 4:40 PM
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