Xxcivic97xX

I'm not sure if i just need new bushings or what but it's really loose and my 3rd gear also grinds at higher rpm and was wondering if it's my synchronize or what? thanks.

dizzyroc88

looseness is probably the busing at the bottom of the shifter. grinding would be your syncro's. what fluid are you using? if your not using honda MTF try it out and see if you notice any difference. stay away from syncromeshes cuz those would just be a temporary fix and could lead to some serious issues

noremorseracing

do u have a short shifter??

dizzyroc88

another thing is your clutch properly bled? or if cable adjusted?

Xxcivic97xX

thanks, how would i fix the looseness? and well i just got my civic so idk which fluid was used but i will check that.

Xxcivic97xX

no i don't have a short shifter.

Deetz

shifting and grinding at high rpm into 3rd is common on tranny's with worn syncro's.....gearspeed makes upgraded ones

thumper64

get a set of polyurethane shifter bushings. There are two different sets, one for D series, one for B, so pay attention. That takes out the slop. The original rubber bushings get weathered and mushy.
If you feel like spending a little money, you could order a new change ball bushing, rubbers, nuts and bolts and such and just make your linkage like new. The parts are fairly cheap from Honda.

dizzyroc88

get underneath the car and replace the bushing. as far as fluid dont bother checking what was in it since you just bought the car you should just replace aaall fluids.

its only 4 bolts that hold the shifter together and in place. you dont need to get it off the tranny or anything for that

Xxcivic97xX

well the person i got it from said it had a new clutch and had papers for it and recently was installed.

noremorseracing

you need to check your fluid, and change the bushing, will take 10 mins and save ur trans, id put synchromesh in since its already grinding

Xxcivic97xX

and also when i'm at lower rpm it doesnt grind at all.

dizzyroc88

good idea if you want to ignore the problem and have your tranny implode prematurely


very common for worn syncros... 3rd is usually the first to go