Newly rebuilt CRX L3 trans sounds like gravel while in 4th, 5th gear

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Feb 6, 2017 | 03:36 AM

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Newly rebuilt CRX L3 trans sounds like gravel while in 4th, 5th gear

Newly rebuilt CRX L3 trans sounds like gravel while in 4th, 5th gearBrand new rebuild of existing working, but in need of synchros, CRX SI L3 LSD transmission has gravel sound in 4th and 5th gear only running on lift.All New synchros, all new bearings, dampners, washers, nut, etc by the book.Shifts smooth as butter, engages all gears easily but has disturbing gravel sound while in 4th and 5th only.What might it be? Anyone experience before?OK to drive or am I grinding down hubs and dog teeth?Links to a video recordings of the sounds:

Links to a video recordings of the sounds:

https://youtu.be/w1mpocFPqc0

https://youtu.be/O8PYsxedDxM

https://youtu.be/GaufAFvpsvQ

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Feb 6, 2017 | 07:40 AM

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Re: Newly rebuilt CRX L3 trans sounds like gravel while in 4th, 5th gear

I would take it back apart. Last time i heard those kinds of sounds there were bearing pieces all over the inside (and yes mine also was a zero mile rebuild).