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Old 08-09-2007, 06:01 PM
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Why does everytime when i race my 3rd gear always grind?


Anyone got any clue why it is doing that? Got a d16Z6 motor
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ur synchro is goin bad.
Old 08-09-2007, 06:09 PM
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (Egezzy)

oh okay...so how much do you think it will cost meh to fix it?
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depends on where u take it.
Old 08-09-2007, 06:23 PM
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (Egezzy)

i dont know yet.....where do you think i should take it to that will
be cheap?
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Just take it to a repuable shop and sleep well knowing you trans wont grind in 3rd anymore.


Call around and get some quotes on a total rebuild.
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Default Re: (tx_ej8_49)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tx_ej8_49 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just take it to a repuable shop and sleep well knowing you trans wont grind in 3rd anymore.


Call around and get some quotes on a total rebuild.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (JDM^Johnny)

i know this sucks
but this is normal on honda tranny and especially on d series tranny..
i have seeen and heard on tons of them grinds on second or especially on 3rd gear
this happened to me once ..but i was planning to do a b16a swap..
so i didnt bother to fix that or replace that.
your best bet is..forget about to repair it..cause it will cost u more money than to buy a used one
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i wouldnt go that far but check repair costs first.
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (crazyguy)

i know that i'll be wastin money tryin to fix it but i think im gonna fix
it no matter wat...cuz im goin turbo on dis motor so we'll jux see whats
gonna happen...butta thanx for your help
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aite kool....
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (JDM^Johnny)

Sorry to say bro but that transmission is infamous for grinding third gear, and third gear only. Your third gear syncro is going out.... going to be fairly expensive to fix, you may try looking for a new transmission... like the d15 VTEC LSD so you don't have to buy a Quaife once you are boosted.
Old 08-24-2007, 08:39 PM
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (MilanoRed_dc2)

damn for real...aite thanx then....so how much would it cost me to buy a d15 lsd then....
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (JDM^Johnny)

Really it's not worth paying the $1000-$1500 it would cost for a full rebuild.

You can get a good condition used transmission for a D-series for $200 easily.

They're a dime a dozen.
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Default Re: 3rd gear question? (ek forever guy)

how about changing the tranny fluid out with some GM snyncromesh... Might lube the syns up enough to stop the grind temporarily...

of course not fix it... but it beats hearing that ****!
Old 08-30-2007, 08:51 PM
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oh yeah...maybe i should try that before buyin a new tranny
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