6 sp crashes going into 2nd gear

[kevinharrop]

Kevin, in 17 years of ownership, 4 Miatas, the issue you describe, it is more often failing clutch hydraulics. Usually the clutch slave, ...................

The other possibilities to crashing gears are worn synchos, bad engine mounts, or broken shifter bushings.

Good luck.

Thanks. I know the shifter bushing is still tight, and that makes me happy. Not as happy as finding no rust when the car went up on the grease rack, but happy.

OK, I'll read the repair manual on replacing the clutch system. I'm not wild about replacing the whole pipe system with one braided hose, just because I like a original looking engine bay (but I will be polishing the valve cover in time!).

If you think the symptoms say replace the clutch hydraulics, I suppose I will.