BrandonSVT99
CEG'er
Is there a way to prevent your tranny from getting the third gear grind?I kno it has to d with syncros,but I need somemore explanation on this.thanxs
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3rd gear grind
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jamesmason
CEG'er
your third gear syncro might be screwed, but i've also heard there is a way to "balance" the gearing in the transaxle, basically making it to were all throws on the stick are the same. I'd search in transaxle for it because there was a thread not to long ago dealing with this adjustment.
BrandonSVT99
CEG'er
I don't have the third gear grind now so I don't get your comment. I was looking for a way to prevent it since this is the second time I have had the tranny down in a year.but thanxs for the help
Reebs
meester super sleuth
Royal purple syncromax or ford honey can't do anything but help. What are you currently running for mtx fluid?
BrandonSVT99
CEG'er
ford honey...but now switching to RP syncromax
Reebs
meester super sleuth
Ford honey is just as good if not better! I wouldn't switch unless it is time for a tranny flush.
jamesmason
CEG'er
ahh, i thought you were saying it was grinding when ever you put it into it. miscom on that one sorry about that.
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
Late MTX';s only have a single blocker on 3rd gear,Vs a twin on early boxes.The early twin is a better design,more surface area to accept the load and a lower wear rate.Ask the Focus guys how quick 3rd gear crunches on the later MTX's!.Use the right lube,no ATF in any MTX.Both single and twin blockers when new ,can be coated,as I do,to reduce wear even more.To reduce wear on downshifting learn to double de-clutch or rev match...this extends the life of blockers...I drive that way all the time...it's a habit!! 
TH
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yamaha racer 686
Hard-core CEG'er
anyone get second gear grind going in?
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
Yea I do but it only happens once every 2 weeks or so. It's odd. The previous owner told me about it and it hasn't changed on occurance so I live with it.
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
+1
For me, it's only under very fast and hard 1-2 shifts. Happens maybe once every couple months for me. :shrug:
on my 95 only when it is very cold and the fluid is still cold ... sometimes third also, never noticed it during the summer ...
Jorgen
CEG'er
My car does a little if I shift really fast. Took it to a stealership while still under warranty and the head of the shop took it for a little spin and came back, said he couldn't do anythign about it because it was only a problem if you shifted too fast.
yamaha racer 686
Hard-core CEG'er
yeah i only get it fast shifting and when its cold
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
FWIW since I put in synchromax it has become even less frequent.
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
I also have rare 2nd gear grind, with frequent 3rd gear grind on my new TH trans... with the upgraded 3rd syncros. I'm running Ford honey now... might RP help?
I also think my slave cylinder is going... which is what I thought the problem was.
I also think my slave cylinder is going... which is what I thought the problem was.
mattsBLK99cSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
i get more of a poping and clicking sound 1st to 2nd is quite poopy sometimes in the morning when its bitter cold out or i just could be s*** shiftin as i call it