Rep Power: 0

Hey everyone, I've done some searching and from some of the other posts I have determined that the 3rd gear synchro is going bad in my car. What I'm not sure of, is if the synchro itself is located in the gearbox, or in the transmission. Is it something I can replace myself so my transmission doesnt grind when I put it in third? Thanks in advance for the help.

 
Rep Power: 314

sound like the input shaft bearing...

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=246971

for the record im in the middle of replacing my tranny NOW!!!

Its fun to say the least!

good luck!

 
Rep Power: 0

theres no noise in the clutch when it grinds, and if i wait a second or two before shifting into 3rd, it doesnt grind. thats what makes me believe its the synchro.

 
Rep Power: 314

I dont know man.

without being there.

Your sure your tranny isnt just slipping?

Well you do have an 02 soooooooo.

anything is posible with that tranny.

if you care they have "syncros" in a bottle.

let me find the thread....

 
Rep Power: 0

what the heck is a syncro in a bottle? haha ive never heard of that..the car DOES have almost 92k on it, so yeah anything is possible i suppose

 
Rep Power: 314

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=266222

hear you go homie!

post #10

I never heard of it eather...

I trust the pearson that told me in the thread above.

its called syncro mesh you can buy it at local auto store!

good luck!

 
Rep Power: 0

hmm..ill have to check it out, any idea on how you put it in ur car? sounds like you went through some bad times with your tranny dude, i hope i dont have to replace it anytime soon

 
Rep Power: 314

YA you put it where you would add tranny fluid.

You have no idea of the troubles I have had with my tranny!

3 clutches & 1 tranny almost dead.

But Iv had some great times with the car!

I wouldnt trade for anything! Its a great base for learning!

 
Rep Power: 0

dang man, that sucks..but at least you have fun haha. thanks for the help bro, ill take a look in an auto parts store tomorrow and see if i can find it...maybe it'll save me a transmission!

 
Rep Power: 314

maybe just maybe!

post up cost, the exact name & brand.

if you could sir THANKS!

I plan on using that stuff for my new tranny!

 
Rep Power: 0

its by penzoil in a yellow bottle, its called syncro mesh...and at autozone its $6. Apparently you drain your transmission fluid and replace it with the syncro mesh. look in the autoparts store near the gear lube, its in the same kind of bottle. I havent bought it yet but I plan to try it this weekend.

 
Rep Power: 314

cool cool!

Reped you back mang!