Well I just bought my GS-R and it was a one owner(couple.) obviouslly the woman didnt know how to drive(not to make assumptions or anything lol).. but i just replaced the clutch. If you're under 5k(rpm) its really smooth, above that it will barely grind into third. i can avoid high rpms, but i'd rather not . do i need a whole new tranny or what?

 

3rd gear syncro. It's common. You can either replace the syncros (expensive), replace the tranny (expensive)

First thing I would do is change the MTF with some Honda MTF. That should help, if it is still there then I would drain it out again and use a mix of Honda MTF and GM syncromesh friction modified.

 

i have the same problem and im looking into the syncromesh fm myself...heard it works really good...like the above post 3rd gear grinds are common in the teg...

 

Sorry to hear it, just happened to my friends civic. he took it in and they told him he needs a whole new tranny... good luck though!

 

thanks for the replies. where do i get the gm stuff?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MarkZeroNine &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for the replies. where do i get the gm stuff?</TD></TR></TABLE>

From a GM dealer (Chevrolet, Cadillac, Pontiac, etc.). Beware though, this stuff isn't cheap...my local Chevy dealer quoted me $12.47/quart. btw, the part number for the GM Synchromesh w/ Friction Modified is #12377916.

 

better than replacing syncros or a tranny.. haha. how many quarts do i need?

 

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I put syncromesh in every tranny that had a slight grind and it always worked for me.

 

i'm feeling relieved!
how many quarts do i need?

 

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how many quarts do i need?</TD></TR></TABLE>

buy three because the tranny takes between 2.5-3.00 quarts.

 

Actually 2.1 but you need 3 bottles regardless.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actually 2.1 but you need 3 bottles regardless. </TD></TR></TABLE>

that's what my helms says, but for some reason it seems like usually i put in around 2.5 quarts.

 

thanks guys.. so just fill it up w/ gm, nothing else?

 

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that is it...