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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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My 2002 just started grinding when quickly shifting into second. It's OK if I granny shift. Anyone know anything about this? Is there a TSB? I'm just out of warrantee by 1,500 miles-wouldn't you know.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Synchro-mesh.

Repair or shift more slowly.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Might want to install an aftermarket shifter like hurst. Made my shift much more cleaner.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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I don't know that an aftermarket shifter will stop grinding while shifting.

It sounds like the synchros.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EHS
I don't know that an aftermarket shifter will stop grinding while shifting.

It sounds like the synchros.

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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EHS
It sounds like the synchros.
I'm taking my car in for a very similar problem with 3rd gear.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Agreed. I recommend taking it in ASAP. I lost 2nd gear synchros on my '01 and 2nd gear eventually went with it. At that point they did a rebuild under warranty. I'd rather have just had to replace the synchros.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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I had the dreaded "clutch sticks to floor" problem. The entire clutch system was replaced under warrantee 6 months ago. Any way to connect the syncronizers to that problem?
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by aaaaa
My 2002 just started grinding when quickly shifting into second. It's OK if I granny shift. Anyone know anything about this? Is there a TSB? I'm just out of warrantee by 1,500 miles-wouldn't you know.
Bye bye, synchros! Too many power shifts, eh?

I'd still take it to the dealer. Sure, they may so no the first time, but would you ever take the first no? Be friendly, understanding but insistent. Tell them you thought this was going to be a problem but it didn't manifest itself until just now. It's ONLY 1,500 out of warranty, after all!
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Yeah, lots of power shifts-why drive a vette if your not going to enjoy it?
Good advise. I'll give it a try.
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Originally Posted by EHS
I don't know that an aftermarket shifter will stop grinding while shifting.

It sounds like the synchros.
No doubt about it. You could also have gear damage from the grinding. They'll know when they get in there.

If you're stuck with the bill I would check on a beefed up after market unit.

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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Problem is I'm hopeing to get a Z06 and hate to put money into this one.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Just got back from the chevy dealer. The service writer says I'm still in warrantee (less than 36 mos.) I don't understand but I'm not going to argue.

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Just got back from the chevy dealer. The service writer says I'm still in warrantee (less than 36 mos.) I don't understand but I'm not going to argue.

You must be living right. Congradulations.

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