my 3rd gear grinds when i go over 3000rpm. what is wrong????........also, this is my first manual car so i am wondering whether slight vibrations at times is normal with the shifter as well as the brake n clutch?

 

synchros

 

I second that....

 

hold on..
3rd gear grinds when you are already in 3rd and go over 3000 rpm's?
or
when you go over 3000 rpm's and shift into 3rd?

 

Now I am wondering..... he didn't mention when he shifts......

 

i'm on 2nd gear and hitting over 3000rpm....then i shift to 3rd, thats when it grinds. if i shift under 3000rpm, it is good.....only when rpms are high, n then i shift, then it grinds

 

Yeah, that sounds like a shot synchro.

The vibration of the shifter lever is probably normal. Honda uses a directly-connected shifter, meaning the shifter is literally bolted onto the engine via a pair of bars. Other cars frequently use a cabling system to circumvent the noise/vibration/harshness factor, but it makes for a softer shift. Honda chose to go with the more direct-action shifter.

 

do you have this problem when lets say you are in 2nd and rev the **** out of it and push the clutch in but.....wait a second and then slowly shift...Does it still grind..If it does then my friend your syncro's are about to take a trip to the darkside If not then I would flush the tranny and get new oil " HONDA MTL " Keep us updated

 

yes it does.......so since i bought the car within a month ago and have warranty, they should fix it for free right? how much would it cost to fix that if i didnt have warranty? THANKS FOR THE HELP