bought a car today, has a b16a in it professionally installed and a gsr tranny. Has a stage 3 competition clutch. When you put it in second it grinds loud and when you go to shift if you leve it in neutral and wiggle it and then go into 2nd it goes in no problem but it wont let you go in straight from 1rst...


What could be the problem...?
HELP HELP HELP FIRST CAR...
Thanks in advance

 

What happens when you downshift from 3rd to 2nd?

What kind of transmission fluid?

 

^^^it does the same it wont let you go in directly you have to put it in neutral and wiggle then it will go in no prob...

 

When going from 3rd to 2nd, try rev-matching the gear. If it goes in smoothly, it is most likely a synchro issue.

 

tried about everyway possble to get it in but you have to go in neutral and wiggle it so it can go in good...

If it is a synchro issue how do i fix that...?

 

What kind of fluid is in there...?

Many people say the GM Synchromesh helps with minor grinds, but if its as bad as you say the transmission will most likely need a rebuild. I have always used genuine Honda MTF.

 

I don't know just bought the car today...

 

Try changing out the fluid before doing anything drastic.

 

Its not a minor grind its pretty loud...
So if i where to rebuild the tranny would it be better to get a new one or how much is it to build it...?

 

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Bump someone help me...

 

i have tranny problem here too.

 

bought a 00 civic si b16a2 with gsr tranny and third gear grind.

 

what to do?

 

Like stated above. Try the gm synchromesh. if it dont work get a new trans. Unless your confident enough to tear one apart.

 

if after you change the fluid and it doesnt help, you probably have some syncro issue....that being said, you will definitely have to crack that open if you are confident enough to do that, or you can just opt to find another used/or rebuilt one, or even bring it to a reliable shop to do it....if you are going to buy one, try to find one w/ an LSD--ITR, CTR, or any usdm with an aftermarket one installed...do things right the first time so you dont regret yourself later

 

Thanks for the advice, what do you suggest the best fluid is for that engine...?

 

My auto tech teacher says that my tranny problem can be my shift linkage is that true?

 

my cousin GSR coupe had this problem.. he had problems downshifting from
4th to thrid.. but he didnt have any grinding our loud noise issues.. so more than likely the OP has tranny problems..