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Old 04-24-07, 11:46 PM
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Small problem?

Hello all,
This is my first post so I might not know all of the lingo etc.

Anyway I had an '81 S but it got totalled when a Jimmy ran into me. I always liked driving it and when I recently came across an '85 GS, I jumped at the opportunity. It's a little rough, but the body's straight, the engine's solid, and the ride is oh so smooth.

There are a few little things that I can fix such as body work and tailpipe replacement.

However there is one thing I had a question on:

Shifting into fourth gear results in a slight grinding noise, both shifting up from third and down from fifth. If I double-clutch, it doesn't happen, so that's what I'm doing currently.

I was wondering if anyone knows what this could be....is it just an old fourth gear or what?

Thank you.
Old 04-24-07, 11:49 PM
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well could be that the slave needs adjusting or you sinchros are going on it.
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Welcome to the forum. I'll be passing thru Klamath at the end of the month on my way home to the bend area.

What you have is a bad synchro in the trans. You can probably drive it for quite awhile like that without any problems. Eventually you will want to replace the trans.
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Alright thanks!

Yeah, I've gotten really good at bowling seeing as how there are four alleys in the little town....

Any idea how much that tranny's going to cost?
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You can usually find a good used one for around $100.00 plus shipping. I think Redding is the closest picknpull to you.
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