Fixing AP1 Second Gear Grind in 2021, Synchro Replacement?
08-27-2021, 08:42 AM
#21
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Thanks everyone for all the replies. It gives me a lot to think about.
I've done some of these but not everything. Will have to do more research on the ones I bolded.
I've done some of these but not everything. Will have to do more research on the ones I bolded.
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Deckoz (08-27-2021)
08-27-2021, 09:32 AM
#23
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Would not help you, its the german brand ROWE, the oil is the HIGHTEC TOPGEAR FE SAE 75W-80 S .
I would check everything mentioned here in the thread, especially re-greasing the shifter and bleeding the clutch mechnism and then you can try different oils.
I have regreased the shifter, that helped a lot, but the final solution was the gear oil. But Kyle is right, it can work, but there is no guarantee.
All i could tell you, be carefull if you add the LM additive, this stuff works well. But less is more and it depends on the gear oil you use. But, i am very happy with the results and for me the outcome was worth the work and money.
Mine had a "Recoil" every time i shifted into 3. gear after i bought it, exactly like firing a 9mm Pistol. (No, Weapons are not illegal in Germany, thats a internet myth..) Go figure. Its gone completly.
I will continue to use this mixture.
I would check everything mentioned here in the thread, especially re-greasing the shifter and bleeding the clutch mechnism and then you can try different oils.
I have regreased the shifter, that helped a lot, but the final solution was the gear oil. But Kyle is right, it can work, but there is no guarantee.
All i could tell you, be carefull if you add the LM additive, this stuff works well. But less is more and it depends on the gear oil you use. But, i am very happy with the results and for me the outcome was worth the work and money.
Mine had a "Recoil" every time i shifted into 3. gear after i bought it, exactly like firing a 9mm Pistol. (No, Weapons are not illegal in Germany, thats a internet myth..) Go figure. Its gone completly.
I will continue to use this mixture.
08-27-2021, 09:56 AM
#24
Would not help you, its the german brand ROWE, the oil is the HIGHTEC TOPGEAR FE SAE 75W-80 S .
I would check everything mentioned here in the thread, especially re-greasing the shifter and bleeding the clutch mechnism and then you can try different oils.
I have regreased the shifter, that helped a lot, but the final solution was the gear oil. But Kyle is right, it can work, but there is no guarantee.
All i could tell you, be carefull if you add the LM additive, this stuff works well. But less is more and it depends on the gear oil you use. But, i am very happy with the results and for me the outcome was worth the work and money.
Mine had a "Recoil" every time i shifted into 3. gear after i bought it, exactly like firing a 9mm Pistol. (No, Weapons are not illegal in Germany, thats a internet myth..) Go figure. Its gone completly.
I will continue to use this mixture.
I would check everything mentioned here in the thread, especially re-greasing the shifter and bleeding the clutch mechnism and then you can try different oils.
I have regreased the shifter, that helped a lot, but the final solution was the gear oil. But Kyle is right, it can work, but there is no guarantee.
All i could tell you, be carefull if you add the LM additive, this stuff works well. But less is more and it depends on the gear oil you use. But, i am very happy with the results and for me the outcome was worth the work and money.
Mine had a "Recoil" every time i shifted into 3. gear after i bought it, exactly like firing a 9mm Pistol. (No, Weapons are not illegal in Germany, thats a internet myth..) Go figure. Its gone completly.
I will continue to use this mixture.
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Mr.Matchbox (08-27-2021)
08-27-2021, 10:25 AM
#25
- replace the shifter plastics and spring?
- regrease shifter?
- flush and bleed clutch?
- replace slave cylinder piston that likely is nippled?
- regrease release bearing fork -> slave piston contact?
- adjust pedal rod on master cylinder?
If your stuff is stock and old. You may just be shifting to fast with a not fully disengaged clutch. One of the above may be hampering your shift speed... because the clutch might not be fully disengaged.
- regrease shifter?
- flush and bleed clutch?
- replace slave cylinder piston that likely is nippled?
- regrease release bearing fork -> slave piston contact?
- adjust pedal rod on master cylinder?
If your stuff is stock and old. You may just be shifting to fast with a not fully disengaged clutch. One of the above may be hampering your shift speed... because the clutch might not be fully disengaged.
08-27-2021, 10:39 AM
#26
Royal Purple any good? LHT always mentions it.
Convenience-wise (since any big auto-store carries it), seems easier to get than ordering Amsoil.
Convenience-wise (since any big auto-store carries it), seems easier to get than ordering Amsoil.
08-28-2021, 08:16 AM
#29
John Dear stuff, Lucas xtra heavy, but they're not exactly the same as the Honda stuff. If you're in a pinch, fine, but if you have it, use the Honda stuff, 100%
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Sobe_Death (10-05-2021)
09-07-2021, 06:02 PM
#30
It might sound like snake oil but have you looked into getting the Ingall's engine torque damper? Here's an old thread about it and where you can buy it. I've had mine for over 8 years and I can't remember the last time I ground 2 gear.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-ta...-531007/page2/
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/ingalls-...ap2-93048.html
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-ta...-531007/page2/
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/ingalls-...ap2-93048.html