StwoK

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]I hadn't really thought about that.

marcucci

It would be VERY easy to make a heat shield for the tranny. Try it and let us know how it does.

StwoK

Any thoughts on fabrication and what kind of material would be best suited for a shield, that's something for a do-it yourselfer? I'll head for Lowes and see if I can find something.

cdelena

[QUOTE]Originally posted by StwoK
[B]

cdelena

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]Who sells GM Synchromesh?

Gernby

I changed to GM Synchromesh last night. I think this stuff is going to be the miracle juice. It shifts smoother than the OEM oil whether it is cold or hot.

While I was under there, I did notice that the exhaust gets as close as 1/4 inch from the tranny, and travels about 2~2.5 feet without being more than 3 inches from it. If this new oil doesn't fix the grind, I may try to make a heat shield.

marcucci

I thought Redline was the "miracle juice" until the tranny let go in my Prelude. I had nothing but trouble with it after a while.

StwoK, a piece of .040 sheet metal will work just fine. You can get it and a set of snips from Home Depot or Lowes. Basically, take a look a the battery heat shield- you just want something with some tabs to mount to something under the car and bend/cut it so that it fits in the area.

I kind of agree with Chris, though- if heat is a problem, it is likely internal heat and not so much the exhaust. Feel the other side of the trans when you get done with a drive- they are both smoking hot.

Prolene

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]I changed to GM Synchromesh last night.

Prolene

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]I think this stuff is going to be the miracle juice.

Gernby

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Prolene
[B] That may be true!