Re: 2nd Gear Grind

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

Sean Douglas wrote:
> I have a 1990 90q20v Sedan with 100,000 km (60,000 miles) on it. When
> shifting from 1st to 2nd at high revs (near redline), no matter how
> careful I am, the gearbox always grinds before it engages. Doesn't sound
> very nice.
> Has anyone experienced this problem? Is there something wrong with my
> gearbox?

	In my '86 C-GT I experience what I think is a synchro problem when
shifting from 1st to 2nd at normal(i.e. economy) shift
points(~3000rpms). No grinding, but my gearbox makes a noise similar to
a 'zipper,' only it's slightly rougher in sound and feel, and is
slightly harder only when shifting from 1st to 2nd. Is this a synchro
going or will a simple change of fluid solve what I hope is common wear?

Allan

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