Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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.

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

Easy there velocifero! http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/i...ilies/whip.gif
He's new to the forum....cut him a little slackhttp://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/i...ilies/lawl.gif

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

[quote]ORIGINAL: jr_sanford
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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 ..

RE: Shifting to 3rd gear grinds
 

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