[Z06] 3rd to 4th Grind
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From: Kingsland Georgia
3rd to 4th Grind
Hey guys,
Went out today and the car started to grind when going from 3rd to
4th. It doesn't do it when going to fourth from any other gear so I suspect it is a synchro. I was just looking to see if anyone had any experience with this and if so maybe give me some pointers. Also wondering if any of your repaired it your self or how much the shop charged. Well thanks in advance for any help on this issue.
Went out today and the car started to grind when going from 3rd to
4th. It doesn't do it when going to fourth from any other gear so I suspect it is a synchro. I was just looking to see if anyone had any experience with this and if so maybe give me some pointers. Also wondering if any of your repaired it your self or how much the shop charged. Well thanks in advance for any help on this issue.
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Originally Posted by Cajunatheart
Hey guys,
Went out today and the car started to grind when going from 3rd to
4th. It doesn't do it when going to fourth from any other gear so I suspect it is a synchro. I was just looking to see if anyone had any experience with this and if so maybe give me some pointers. Also wondering if any of your repaired it your self or how much the shop charged. Well thanks in advance for any help on this issue.
Went out today and the car started to grind when going from 3rd to
4th. It doesn't do it when going to fourth from any other gear so I suspect it is a synchro. I was just looking to see if anyone had any experience with this and if so maybe give me some pointers. Also wondering if any of your repaired it your self or how much the shop charged. Well thanks in advance for any help on this issue.
What are the specific circumstances when it grinds on the 3-4?
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St. Jude Donor '08
Common problem. Many of the cars we have fixed here are for the 3rd, 4th and 5th synchros, blocker rings and the 3-4 shift fork. They have updated parts for all pieces . If the car is still under extended warranty it should be covered. It involves the trans getting fully disassembled and parts replaced. shop cost for parts and labor is probably in the $1,500-$2,000 range. The synchros are not cheap.
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From: Kingsland Georgia
Well thanks guys for all of the help on this. I do not have an aftermarket shifter but I am planning on one now. I was just wondering what else should I do since I am here? I was thinking about having the hardened output shafts in and go ahead and do my leaky rear seal. Anyway I'll let you know when I get it all fixed. Thanks again for the help, God Bless
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Richard, what dealership at you at? Are you the service Manager or Parts manager?
I really love your honesty when it comes to the car and would feel very at ease having it at your dealership.
I really love your honesty when it comes to the car and would feel very at ease having it at your dealership.
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Originally Posted by Miguels
Richard, what dealership at you at? Are you the service Manager or Parts manager?
I really love your honesty when it comes to the car and would feel very at ease having it at your dealership.
I really love your honesty when it comes to the car and would feel very at ease having it at your dealership.
RICH
