1st -> 2nd grind...
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1st -> 2nd grind...
It seems to be grinding more and more often when I quickly shift from 1st into 2nd. It's a long, embarrasing, grind like I missed the shift or something, but it still goes into 2nd. Any ideas what this is?
I'm thinking it's clutch related, but I'd like a 2nd opinion. My clutch has almost 80k miles on it and the master cyl has a slight leak (but the fluid level is normal).
I'm thinking it's clutch related, but I'd like a 2nd opinion. My clutch has almost 80k miles on it and the master cyl has a slight leak (but the fluid level is normal).
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Could be your synchros on their way out, or you are shifting too fast for them. It could be a clutch, although mine did it with stock and my new ACT as well. It doesnt do it all the time, just sometimes when I shift on the faster side.
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The transmission fluid was flushed not that long ago. The grind is only when I shift quickly. It does it from 2nd -> 3rd too, but not nearly as easily, as loud, or as much. It's kind of a casually driving fast problem... When I just open it up in 1st gear then go for 2nd, it'll grind all kinds like I missed it. If I do things a little slower when shifting, it won't do it. And when I'm doing things real hard and real fast (ie racing), it doesn't do it then either (3rd still does it, but it's very very brief). I've been careful to avoid the grinding lately, but now I'm chirping the tires a lot.
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Originally posted by reno96teg
unless you rev match, you can't get into gear without using the clutch.
unless you rev match, you can't get into gear without using the clutch.
By shifting without using the clutch we can determine if the problem is with the clutch not disengageing fully or if the tranny needs servicing.
If its the tranny you could try using some redline or lighter tranny fluid than whats in there now. If it really becomes a problem trannys are pretty cheap. (Cheaper than a rebuild)
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Ack! Now I'm starting to have the exact same problem!!! Weston, did you ever find a fix for it? I just flushed the tranny fluid and it didn't do anything for me. Mine's only got 19k miles!!!?!?