hey I have a 1994 civic ex coupe and it grinds a lot whenever I shift in to 3rd gear? any pointers on what I could do?...I know about the synchromesh fluids and I'm also wondering if there's a specific one that should be used? any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanx!!

 

the syncromesh you want to use is sold at GM dealerships, not sure on the part number, but its GM syncromesh modified fluid.

make sure its the modified fluid though, the normal doesn't work as well i hear.

[edit] price per quart varies on dealer to dealer, but ive seen $7-$15 usually

 

oh O.K thanx
I'll ask 4 more info over there.

 

IMO you have a broken shift fork.
Been there done that more then once.

 

awww really
well I'll try the synchromesh first and if it doesnt fix the problem then I'll fix the shift fork

 

If it grinds, its saying "Something in here is broken. Find out what it is and Fix me" .Chances are its the 3rd gear clusteror the shidft fork, usually trashed by missing 3rd too many times. I did it to my car long ago. Find a <U>good</U> tranny shop and have them check it out. Dont fill it with GM fluid just to mask the noise, fix it or your trans might just completely **** the bed on you.

 

I have driven for sometime with the broken fork. But began to think about getting it fixed when it would grind every time.

 

yea I heard the fluid just stops the noise so I wasn't sure about that..I guess I'll have to get it checked out then..
well thanx 4 all the help