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grinding in third gear

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Smaug

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hey all
last few days car has made some grinding noises on occasion when i put it into third. only when i go 2nd to third...hasnt happened from 4th to 3rd yet....any ideas what this is?
thanks muchly,
steve
 

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Sounds like the syncros (sp?) are going. It's usually the 2nd to 3rd that goes out the most. There is nothing you can do at this point accept go to a shop and get it fixed.
 

Smaug

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thanks. ill get that checked out
steve
 

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Yup, that's it, the syncros are going out. Start saving for a new one. Your tranny will last a while w/o syncs but the grinding into gear will take it's toll.
 
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