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Im new here so bare with me! lol! I have a 1999 contour se v6 with a 5 speed and I know the third gear syncro is going out and was just wondering what should I replace when doing this third gear syncro? Since i'm going to be in there anyways. What are the part numbers and where are the best place to get them. I read some other posts on this subject but i'm confused about what works with what year contour. What are the main differences between each year? What do I need to know before getting any parts? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to CEG... Get ahold of Bill Jenkins... hope he doesn't get mad, but here's some contact info from his sig: Bill Jenkins www.SignatureLM.com parts@signaturelm.com 800-876-3280 x272
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It would help to read the pinned note at the top about revised shift forks.
The person that knows this trans better than anyone alive is Terry Haines. Do a little searching and you should be able to find out how to contact him.
Also do a search on fluids for this trans. The right fluid may make the 3rd gear synchro problem tolerable without the expense of an overhaul. I would certainly recommend changing the fluid over to ATF+3 before doing a tear-down. If the improvement is significant, then you may want to try one of the synthetics that you can find info about from past posts. I have the Ford honey colored synthetic MTX fluid in mine at the moment with added Ford friction modifier and I have all but forgotten that there is a 3rd gear synchro problem.
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
03 Escape Limited
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'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
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Originally posted by Big Jim:
The person that knows this trans better than anyone alive is Terry Haines.
I concur.
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revised Shift forks, Torson or Quafe... You will be golden.
98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE
TEIN H.Tech Springs
Tokico HP series Struts
Short ram air intake
Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust
... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?
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