My third gear grinds when im at high rpms. It doesnt grind on me if I take it easy. Well I called up a transmission place to see what exactly is wrong and how much to fix it. They said it was my plate on my third gear syncronizer and it would cost 200 for the plates for all syncronizers and about 700 for the labor. I was just going to leave it till it got bad. But know im woundering if theres any way I could just do it. I have worked on my car before such as:suspension, minor engine parts, and such. Do u guys think I should do it? Or do u have and imput on how to do it? What r your thoughts?

 

The initial removal of the transmission shouldn't be too hard, but i wouldn't recomend replacing synchronisers without experience.

If it were me, i would remove the tranny and take it to a shop and have it rebuilt. Or you could look for a good used tranny, and sell your old one. Compare the two and find out which would be your cheaper option.

 

i say try changing your tranny fluid before you do anything else.

 

Yep, good point. I was assuming you were positive its a synchro.

 

actually, change it, then drive the car, change it again after like 500 miles. see if that helps.

 

[quote=Phateless]actually, change it, then drive the car, change it again after like 500 miles. see if that helps.[/q

Ok thanks for your help. But how would u change the transmission fluid? Also, do u guys know where i could get good instructions or advice on how to take out the syncros?thanks

 

no offense, but if you don't know how to change tranny fluid, you should not attempt to replace the syncros yourself. changing tranny fluid is actually pretty easy. kinda like changing oil. there's a drain plug and a fill. do some searching on here and on honda-tech and you'll find some good write-ups with pictures and detailed explanations.

 

O, i didnt think it would be that simple. i was just to lazy to look. By doing a bunch of research and having some good help, i should be ok with the syncros. Ive acually have already done some serious work on my car, so i know alittle.

 

oh ok. i just figure try the simple stuff before you attempt the difficult stuff. besides, changing your tranny fluid a couple of times in a short period of time might really help. you never know.

 

Ya, it could help. But eventually the gear will start to wear out and those r expensive to replace.