2nd Grinds when downshifting

[noplaymaker]

Posted because I didn't see a post specific to my issue. My shifter is a little loose but I have all new shifter bushings coming next week to hopefully help the issue, Basically, when I'm turning corners and normally downshifting to 2nd gear it grinds, unless I slow down enough and it smoothly goes in. Any ideas on what it can be besides synchronizer? Anything I can do to fix it? Bushings? some sort of fluid? Bleeding? Thanks!

 

[Racejunkie05]

Try some synchromesh. I've heard a lot of good about it ..as long as your pretty much at stock power level. And make sure the clutch is adjusted properly too. Mine was dragging a little causing grinds. I have a heavy pressure plate though. Hope that helps.

 

[noplaymaker]

I'll try it, thanks!

 

[Racejunkie05]

I forgot to say. Jacks transmissions has a video on YouTube on how to properly adjust the master cylinder for the most travel, it's really helpful. Also Check to make sure there are no leaks at the master or slave cylinder or in between. Bleeding it wouldn't hurt either. Good luck!

 

[Sebba]

Are you rev matching or just dumping it in gear?

 

[98dsm31710]

Check for clutch drag. If it drags adjust the master cylinder. If you still have the problem chances are it's your synchros. I've heard good things about the amsoil synchromesh so give it a try too.

 

[slickers111]

Clutch Drag Test: Car in gear, clutch in, rev the motor to 7k. If the car moves forward, your clutch is dragging and you need to adjust the clutch petal push rod.