Grinds in 2nd gear

[talon1987]

My car grinds going into 2nd gear ...what do you think the problem is?? messed up syncros..clutch what is wrong?

 

[Defiant]

They're worn-out because so many people think double-clutching is a "waste of time" in a synchro gearbox.

 

[14.5 drift]

Was that a joke defiant?

Synchronizers

Manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use synchronizers to eliminate the need for double-clutching. A synchro's purpose is to allow the collar and the gear to make frictional contact before the dog teeth make contact. This lets the collar and the gear synchronize their speeds before the teeth need to engage

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/transmission6.htm

 

[UCSLugRacerX]

I'm having the same problem too with my 2nd gear grinding. But for me, it only does it when the car is cold for some reason. (Maybe the tranny fluid is not warmed up yet?)
Anyhow, in terms of fixing it, I'd refer to the Haynes manual, for step-by-step instructions of dissambly and repair.
(Although, I have a feeling that once I fix it, considering my style of driving, I'll blow out another snychro or something. ---Perhaps I should save up for a Shepard Racing transmission.)

 

[Defiant]

Was that a joke defiant?

Not in the slightest. Synchronizers can only do so much. The dinky little synchros in DSM transmissions will thank you for the small amount of effort and consideration that double-clutching during downshifts takes. True that the need for double-clutching is reduced, but in that vein, downshifting at all isn't needed with the power of modern braking systems. Still, some of us prefer to motor instead of just driving.

 

[1fast97gsx]

Anyhow, in terms of fixing it, I'd refer to the Haynes manual, for step-by-step instructions of dissambly and repair.

It has the whole outline in there? I have a friend's manual right now ( not haynes ) and it doesn't even go into the trans at all.