Synchro Going?

[Mark R]

Dan,
Likely it's just the 3rd gear syncros.  I'd still verify shifter alignment
and engine/transmission mounts.  Audi drivelines tend to flex on the mounts,
especially during "spirited" shifts.  Also, keeping the revs up on the
downshifts should help (aftermarket diverter valve and/or heel/toe
downshifting).  First, I'd try replacing the fluid.  If that doesn't work,
the transmission will have to be removed and disassembled.  Yes, you can
replace just the synchros, but you'll likely find wear on the gear itself.

Good luck!
Mark Rosenkrantz




On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a slight 'graunch' when shifting into 3rd gear quickly. This seems
> to have developed recently (my wife has been driving the
> car the last couple of months to keep the mileage down on our leased van).
> It only happens entering third gear, both when
> upshifting and downshifting. It doesn't happen if you slow the motion down
> and ease it into gear. Is my synchro on third gear
> going? Can one replace just a synchro?
>
>  Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
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