6mt Pops Out of Gear

[gapguy]

(cross post from ttora)

Just picked up an 05 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 w/65k miles and I've noticed a little problem.

When shifting up I push in the clutch, shift gears, and simultaneously remove my hand and released the clutch. About 75% of the time, the stick will pop out of gear before I've release the clutch. I've noticed that I have to be very deliberate and hold the stick in place in order for the gear to "catch".

Now I'm familiar with there being a problem with the shifter seats on the older Tacoma's. Is this the same problem or something more serious?

Ideas? I haven't been able to dig up a definitive answer.

[4x4mike]

Is this starting from a stop and first gear? I'm not sure the shifter seat bushing would fix anything.

[gapguy]

Usually happens when shifting from 4-5. Sometimes 2-3. Only on the "top" side of the shift pattern. First always stays in, but still feels a little sloppy now that I think about it.