Thoughts on a 3rd gear grind?
01-20-2012, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jdrum1' timestamp='1327026555' post='21334207
Fresh fluid (yep, the old was pretty grungy) and it’s still doing it………
It seems to be more prone to grinding once things get warmed up.
What should my next step be? Transmission fluid?
Even with this problem, it is less notchy after adjusting the slack and new fluid.
It seems to be more prone to grinding once things get warmed up.
What should my next step be? Transmission fluid?
Even with this problem, it is less notchy after adjusting the slack and new fluid.
I did a number of things and it's all perfect now:
- Clutch fluid (Billmans advice, Honda OEM)
- Trans fluid (Honda OEM)
- Adjust throttle cable to appropriate length (mine was way too loose)
- Regrease Shifter (and grind off "nipple"): https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/772...e-shifter-diy/
P.S. Billman also mentioned revving higher. 100% true, the car runs like butter the more you rev it.
I'll keep working my way through the list. These are things that need to be done anyway.
01-20-2012, 06:16 PM
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This is great advice, I will have to try this out, I have the same issue with 2nd and 3rd gears but not as often with 2nd.
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01-29-2012, 08:39 AM
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Changed it last night. Only driven a couple miles since, but it's still there. I'll drive it a bit more today and see how it feels.
Next step?
Grind aside,it does shift smoother.
Next step?
Grind aside,it does shift smoother.
01-30-2012, 07:20 AM
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I had a similar issue, and third would often pop out of gear. Changing the fluid of the tranny helped, but changing the clutch fluid solved the issue. I'm due for a new clutch and throw out bearing as well, and I'm hoping that will eliminate any hope of a 3rd gear "pop out"
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