Transmission grinding
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Transmission grinding
I have a 99 FRC that I use for autocross & high speed racing, lately when I shift to third & forth gears it will grind into gear, every time. I haven't been able to find a repair shop that will even take a look at it. I live close to Omaha, NE does anyone know of someplace to try?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Appleton WI
I can't help you regarding repair shop.
Does the grinding occur at all speeds and only 3rd & 4th gear? If yes, it is likely your syncros are shot for 3rd & 4th gear set. If it is happening on other gears too, it could be a master or slave cylinder issue. Make sure your fluid level is correct and verify there are no leaks.
Does the grinding occur at all speeds and only 3rd & 4th gear? If yes, it is likely your syncros are shot for 3rd & 4th gear set. If it is happening on other gears too, it could be a master or slave cylinder issue. Make sure your fluid level is correct and verify there are no leaks.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Happened to me on my 4th gear.
It would grind a few times each time I would be out cruising around.
I had a local Corvette tuner rebuild my 6 speed transmission with a full rebuild kit from RPM.
It feels WAY better than stock now, and it is stronger now too.
You can try to replace your trans fluid but that has not helped many people.
Try verifying that your shifter is correctly aligned as well.
It would grind a few times each time I would be out cruising around.
I had a local Corvette tuner rebuild my 6 speed transmission with a full rebuild kit from RPM.
It feels WAY better than stock now, and it is stronger now too.
You can try to replace your trans fluid but that has not helped many people.
Try verifying that your shifter is correctly aligned as well.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
Happened to me on my 4th gear.
It would grind a few times each time I would be out cruising around.
I had a local Corvette tuner rebuild my 6 speed transmission with a full rebuild kit from RPM.
It feels WAY better than stock now, and it is stronger now too.
You can try to replace your trans fluid but that has not helped many people.
Try verifying that your shifter is correctly aligned as well.
It would grind a few times each time I would be out cruising around.
I had a local Corvette tuner rebuild my 6 speed transmission with a full rebuild kit from RPM.
It feels WAY better than stock now, and it is stronger now too.
You can try to replace your trans fluid but that has not helped many people.
Try verifying that your shifter is correctly aligned as well.
