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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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I was recently aware of my 3rd gear grinding a bit. So i want to change my tranny fluid to GM Synchromesh to get rid of the problem. I thought the GM was good for the long run of the tranny, but I hear otherwise. If I dont hear any definate answers, im going with honda MTF as usual, hope that helps.

So anyone with Synchromesh for a long time?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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cmon i wanna know people!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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mmm who told you that its bad for long term durability?
they are wrong
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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Thanks again bud!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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i seen some people on here saying they have been useing it for like a year and no problems. i would like to know if anyone has been using it longer. i am about to get some for my tranny.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Getting some in about 1 hour Local Chevy dealer
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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I just picked up 3 quarts of synchromesh at 11.34 a quart plus tax. Got me the 12377916 modified. Jesus, this stuff smells like a 1500 GM tranny, its harsh compared to the smell of my honda MTF. Well I hope all the advice goes to use or my tranny is screwed! I dont have an LSD

Eddie
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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best 30 bucks I spent on trans Part#12377916 .
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Bump. I have never heard of that. My tranny sucks. I may have to give it a try. Anyone else tried this stuff.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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have had it for almost 2 years now.
shifts like butter
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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it is excellent stuff and i have never heard of anyone having problems with it. i will continue to use it in the future....
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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am i wrong or does hondaMTF not work the same?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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When I shift at 7k or higher into 4th, it makes this nasty sound. I'll be using honda mtf. If it does the same thing i'll try synchromesh. If it does it again it's new tranny time. I hope i don't have to go to the chevy dealer.
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mmuller &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mmm who told you that its bad for long term durability?
they are wrong</TD></TR></TABLE>
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