Grindage

[Lost]

ok so heres the deal. for the last few days when ever i go to shift into third i get a little grindage not much but just a little.. it doesnt do it all the time just usualy at higher rpms. and its only my 3rd gear. WHy?

[akrump47]

Your 3rd gear syncromesh is most likely failing. It's the bane of all V6/MTX contours.

Start saving for a trans rebuild.

[Tourige]

Your 3rd gear syncromesh is most likely failing. It's the bane of all V6/MTX contours.

Start saving for a trans rebuild.

Yep.. have fun.. Stupid contours.

[Lost]

aw **** this sucks. anyone know price ranges on a trans re-build

[posthuman63t]

you can get a new one for about $800 or you can get a bulletproof awesome all the upgraded parts one for a little more than twice that.

[Lost]

hmmm well,, anyone know how much places usualy charge to rebuild a trans

[warmonger]

hmmm well,, anyone know how much places usualy charge to rebuild a trans

Probably at least $1500 with R&R the trans and the parts to rebuild.

[Big Jim]

Before worrying about overhauling the trans, try a fluid change. It may help.

[Nate S]

Double clutching into 3rd helps alot. If you HAVE to shift into 3rd at higher rpms (merging onto the highway, etc), then definitely double clutch! This is what many do (including me) until they have the time to repair my 3rd gear syncro.

[todras]

hmmm well,, anyone know how much places usualy charge to rebuild a trans

To rebuild it correctly? Or to hack it? Email Terry if you want someone that knows the mtx-75 intimately. secondline at ameritech.net Have him put an LSD in it as well. Most places will put in a Focus single blocker since double blocker 3rds are very hard to come by. If someone puts in that single you'll trans will be coming out again very soon.