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3rd gear problems help!!!

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minniegreyv8

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its getting difficult to put it into 3rd gear...causes a slight grind at lower speeds, and if im trying to downshift on the highway at about 75mph it's almost impossible...huge grinding. whats going on???

37k on my 01 gt
 
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are you pushing the clutch in all the way? are you sure you're shifting right into the 3rd gear slot?
 
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minniegreyv8 said:
its getting difficult to put it into 3rd gear...causes a slight grind at lower speeds, and if im trying to downshift on the highway at about 75mph it's almost impossible...huge grinding. whats going on???

37k on my 01 gt
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i have had a couple of stock trannys do that to me. that is the first sign that the synchronizers are going out. time for a new tranny.
 

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Mines a little tough to get into 3rd from 5th when Im over 75 or so. It has every right to be IMO though . Try rev matching it and see if that will help you stick it in 3rd easier. If not, try putting the clutch in, holding it there for a few seconds, then downshift. Maybe your synchros just arent lining up as quickly as they should

Hope this helps
 
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