> Actually a general transmission question. I park my daily driver 5
> speed Escort Wagon in the driveway, because the 67 is occupying the
> garage space. The driveway is a small grade. I was having trouble
> with my emergency brake because it has had to be adjusted several
> times and needs it again. The question applies to any standard
> shift car. Does it do damage to the transmission to have it sitting
> in the driveway on a hill without using the emergency brake. I
> remember my old 74 would roll back on even a small hill without the
> emergency brake on, but my current 67 will hold and not roll back
> even on a steep grade.
I don't see that harming the transmission in any way. That is what people at least here in Finland do. We quite never leave the car parked without some gear in and leave mostly them parked without the e-brake. I would recommend using the e-brake though, if the angle is steep. Just to be sure. A steep hill can turn the engine if the car is disturbed some reason. During the winter (most our cars are FWD) you have four wheels "parking" the car with both gear and e-brake on. Four is better than two, if you have icy surface with new snow on it.