2nd gear grind [Merged 7-7] grinding shift shifting

[danwheelspin]

Its getting cold here, and it seem that im grinding going into second when the car is not warmed up all the way.Does anyone else have this problem or is it my syncos going out???

 

[rubixphx]

Have you tried checking your shifter cablesat the tranny side? thumb:

 

[98gstaherns]

Well no....umm i'm a noob so where and how do i check that??

 

[S_Ranger]

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On top of the transmission,below the intake pipe. That's what fixed my problem, thing is, I couldn't get it into second. Bracket was loose on the cables. Tightened it and now it goes back in.

 

[98gstaherns]

ok so is there bolts or something....i dunno if someone has a pic of it or could give me a little more detail..Thanks for all of the help guys!

 

[S_Ranger]

This is the closest picture I can find.

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[98gstaherns]

so is this what i should try and tighting frist? the red arrows where the rods conncet too?

 

[rubixphx]

Well the picture doesn't show what s_ranger is talking about , but i put a green arrow towards were you should look, and the two turqoise ones are where the cables usually break as well. at the end of the crinkly thing there are some brass pieces that hold them together. Check VFAQ, good source to find alot of answers to problems like this with pics. Hope that helps.

 

[S_Ranger]

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

 

[98gstaherns]

Well thanks..the dealership called me today and they are gonna see whats wrong and fix it..or see if it covered under my warrenty..i just want to thank you guys for your help!!

 

[Flagstaff Fury]

Im new to DSM's and was wondering if a second gear grind was a common sympton. My Talon seems to do it when ever i down shift, is that a sign that the clutch is going bad?

 

[GsxProject]

Grinding is very common with these cars. It's a early symptom of your syncros going bad in the trans. Personally I try not to downshift, it feels to me like I'm gonna break something on the stock trans whenever I do it. Especially if your engine is worked up with mods and your trans is still pretty much stock. But do you downshift at high rpms or do you ease it in when downshifting? Because I've noticed when downshifting at high rpms a lot you start to hear some things rattling after a while? Just a peice of advice to let you know for the future!

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Try bleeding the clutch and changing transmission fluid. More of a bandaid than a real fix if the actual problem is something in the drivetrain.

 

[Defiant]

It's a sign that you don't double-clutch, and that prior owners didn't, either. And, it shows that "synchromesh" or not, it's still a good policy.

IF your clutch is properly adjusted, you may find some relief in trying a different transmission fluid. But it will not repair worn-out parts.

 

[fast90eclipse]

hey i get a 90 gsx and my car grinds 2nd and 3rd gear no matter if i up shift or down shift it still grinds. i cant figure it out . i have also no history on the condition of my tranny when i bought the car last september. clutch master and slave cylinder never been changed out before that i know of. i dont know what route to take replace clutch master and slave cylinder or get tranny's syncros and or ### ever replaced in it.. any inside would help me .....

 

[TAndrus]

I've been having this problem also. Hate to bring a dead topic back to life, but what I've gathered is that I need to change to a synthetic transmission fluid?

(It only grinds when cold... When it was hot outside I didn't have the problem. It's only started recently with cooler temps)

 

[phillabaum03]

Mine was gringing in second but now ive totally lost it. Maybe someone can check out my other thread and help me out with some decisions i have to make.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272804