5th gear grind

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02-21-2012, 09:27 AM

accord99

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5th gear grind

On my 99frigging accord when shifting into 5thit gear it grinds the gears. If I pause a sec and slowly shift it doesn't do it all the time. 5th only. Changed fluid and all looked good. What is this problem?

02-21-2012, 09:30 AM

live2rice

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Probably the syncro, pretty costly to replace if you don't do it yourself(its inside the transmission). Would probably be cheaper to pick up a used tranny and swap that in. Or just live with the grind.

02-21-2012, 11:49 AM

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Using Honda MTF? I've heard of people getting improvement by using that instead of other MTF. Also, Pennzoil Synchromesh (AKA GeneralMotors Synchromesh) might be even better.