my third gear syncro is a little screwed and i'd like to know how to fix it. if i do a lot of rev matching i can shift it smooth all day but since i have the stock flywheel it takes far too long before i can slap it in gear. and at this point i don't even need the clutch. it just takes too long and too much work. if i regularly shift third there is a little grindage then it pops right in. so how can i fix the grinding. can i get just a new syncro put in or should i consider a whole new transmission. and if you have any idea how expensive.
i searched but didn't find what i was lookin for, sorry if this has been gone over allready. thanks~ben
syncros
Re: syncros
eastcoastchaos wrote:can i get just a new syncro put in or should i consider a whole new transmission. and if you have any idea how expensive.
You *could* get the transmission rebuilt, but it's gonna cost a lot. Can't give you exact #'s, but I can guarantee it's going to be more than a low mileage used transmission.
You might want to try changing your transmission fluid and see if that helps. Some folks around here swear by Redline products.
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Replacing the synchros is really a simple task. I need to do it myself but i was waiting until i had a reason to drop the transmission (i.e. clutch or flywheel install). As long as the gears themselves aren't chipped or anything then, yes, all you would have to do is replace the synchros. What wears out is generally the little teeth on the inside of the synchro that bite down on the hub. They should be sharp and pronounced but if you pulled them they would probably all be worn down.
Basically when you pull the transmission apart, its just a bunch of gears on a few shafts with some synchros and thrust washers here and there. Remember where everything goes and the job is a piece of cake.
Basically when you pull the transmission apart, its just a bunch of gears on a few shafts with some synchros and thrust washers here and there. Remember where everything goes and the job is a piece of cake.
Even if you don't go with something pricey like Redline, some fresh fluid might do some good. Search around here on NICO, there've been some good discussions about the various choices.knowleqe wrote:search for the discount code here on nico for myoilshop.com too
It would suck to drop a ton of money on transmission fluid and still have the thing shift like ****.
BTW, make sure whatever you buy is safe to use with our synchros.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm
You'll note that the Redline MT-90 and MTL specifically mention low corrosivity.
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