Hey guys, I wanted to ask you about this problem I have been having with my Protege. Yeah, I know it isn't RX7 related, but the protege board I used to go to got flooded with kids, and basically turned into the 2nd gen section here. I like you guys more

Well, 3rd gear in particular, when I go through the gears at a spirited pace, 3rd grinds a little but still engages. When driving normally, it will not do that. Also, during the winter time 3rd gear will pop out until the trans is warmed up. I know the grinding is related to synchros, but the popping I am thinking would be dog gear related. Called Mazmart, and they want about 1000 for a nice low mileage. I wouldn't mind getting a craptastic gearbox just to do some swapping with.

Plus I can get my gears hardened for free

Oh, and to keep this RX7 related, my 2nd gear will not engage when shifting fast from 1st gear redline. I have to let it come down to the general engagement area and it will engage. Looks like I got a few more rebuilds on my hands!

 

Urg, delete this one please!