i have a 92 civ hatch, everytime i shift to 3rd in high revs, it grinds pretty hard, if i go to shift at 6 but dont engage 3 until under 4k, he doesnt grind. i was told its probably my synchro but i dont know anything about it, are they cheap? is it something i can do myself? any help greatly appreciated, thanks

 

If you have to ask, then no, you probably can't do it yourself.

 

hahah..i grinded the shit outta second today...i was peepin out a wrx and forgot to push my clutch down all the way

 

good job jen, haha.

 

whats the harm in asking? if somebodys done it and they say it wasnt too bad, then yes, i can probably do it, ive got my trusty hanes and a ton of elbow greese. if someone says, damn man, you have to replace this and this and that, then yeah, maybe ill take it to someone. but thanks for no help jackass

 

yes that is the syncro, those go out, or so i have been told quicker if they are subjected to 'slamming into gear' frequently, especially with Short shifters.... i would not trust something as a tranny synchro to an inexperienced mechanic, get it done, get it done right bud

 

Wasn't trying to be a jackass, just saying...if you have you ask those kind of questions about it, then you probably don't have the mechanical experience to tackle the job yourself.

 

i dont think we took you to be Nic... its just being realistic

 

it's most likely your syncro's. the D series tranny syncro's are notoriously weak. i just had the same problem w/ my 2nd on my z6. i just replaced the entire tranny since i was installing a new clutch anyways. i would not recommend you touching your tranny unless you get a helms and some air tools because the bolts you will be breaking free are torque'd down VERY well. if you really want it taken care of, just replace the tranny. otherwise, quit shifting high into third or the problem will get progressively worse until your 3rd gear shifts will pop out of gear all the time...

 

u might want someone to check out your ball bearings. they can get chewed to hell from grinding. give your transmission a physical...so to speak.