Some effort required to shift into 7th and reverse gears?

C7VETTE14

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2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
6.2L
V8
2WD
MANUAL
21,000 MILES

Clutch was recently replaced in the C7 Corvette Stingray prior to me purchasing. I'm not sure if this is related, but shifting into 7th and reverse, somewhat in 6th, takes a lot more effort than the lower gears. Reverse probably being the worst. I was told it could possibly be the alignment of the shifter?

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KEN L

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Yes, the shifter rod can be the problem, but the clutch itself may also be an issue, can I ask if you can run through the gears easily with the engine off? (Clutch depressed). If so, the clutch could be an issue, here is the shift rod and how to adjust it. I also included how to remove the shifter in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Saturday, August 10th, 2024 AT 9:55 AM

C7VETTE14

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Still feels the same with clutch in and car not started. Kinda interesting how almost all the gears on the right shift harder.

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Saturday, August 10th, 2024 AT 11:50 AM

KEN L

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Yep, this will be the shift rod then. Something is it not adjusted right or the shift rod got bent during the repair.

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Sunday, August 11th, 2024 AT 10:02 AM

C7VETTE14

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No! Don't say that! Can it cause more damage if I continue to drive it, if I stay in 6th gear until I can get it into a shop? I don't want to make it worse! Also, what is removed to get to the shift rod?

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Monday, August 12th, 2024 AT 9:25 PM

KEN L

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Yep, sorry but the transmission will need to come back out. Here is what needs to be done to fix it, I would not drive it too much until you can get it into the shop for repairs. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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