I have a 1998 Honda Accord DX 2dr Hatchback that has 250,000 miles on it with a 5 speed manual transmission. When I shift from 2nd to 3rd I hear a grinding of gears.

I've adjusted my clutch so it disengages the clutch totally when the clutch pedal is depressed normally. Same issue. Then...

I replaced the (transmission) gear oil (it was low) with 85w-140 and it has reduced the grinding into 3rd gear somewhat. Also, if I let the engine RPM go down to below 2000 RPM and then shift up to 3rd gear I don't get any crunching/grinding sounds. All shifting into any other gear is just fine. Any suggestions?

email J.R. at jr_sanford@yahoo.com if you've got any solutions.

Thanks,

J.R.
Chehalis, WA

 

What year, trim, motor etc are we talking about? We can assume that it's an accord but we need a little more information than that to answer this properly... And unless I am mistaken I don't recall any of the accords using gear oil in the transmission....

Put the car info in your signature and it will be there everytime you post

 

uh, no. you look here if you want answers, not your email bullshi*. always use Honda manual transmission fluid. when i switched over, the grinding i had completely went away. problem solved.

 

Easy there velocifero!
He's new to the forum....cut him a little slack

 

snychro sounds like its headed south...replace that and new fluid and should take care of the problem...my 91 is doing the same thing

 

again, use Honda MTF, it's the best. better than synchromesh. slack?! man you know i dont like to sugarcoat things.

 

Double clutching will allow you to avoid grinding until you fix the synchronizer. As you shift you pause in neutral, release the clutch, re-engage the clutch and shift up. Not exactly speed shifting, but easier on the nerves.

good luck

 

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I replaced the (transmission) gear oil (it was low) with 85w-140

email J.R. at jr_sanford@yahoo.com if you've got any solutions.

Thanks,

J.R.
Chehalis, WA

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replace that 85w oil with honda fluid or at least 10w-30 oil,, otherwise it will burn up the 5th gear assembly 85w it too tick to lubricate 5th gear..
also,, you ask us to E-mail you ?? are you for real ?? like it was stated , you like answers , come back here
also,, it sounds like the syncro is worn ..

 

Man I know. I really just wanted to use that "whipped" smiley for the first time!