possible clutch or trany problem
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possible clutch or trany problem
i just got an rx7 about 3-4 months back. had to replace all of the intake gaskets, and while i was at it, replaced ALL of the vacuum lines i could physically touch. it ran great for awhile, but now whenever i try to shift into 5th, something makes a grinding sound right as i throw the tranny into 5th, but it doesnt grind while IN 5th.
any solutions, cause if it IS the clutch, im going to order a stage 2 clutch anyways.
thanks if you can help
PEACE
any solutions, cause if it IS the clutch, im going to order a stage 2 clutch anyways.
thanks if you can help
PEACE
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Check your clutch master, clutch slave and hoses first, sounds like one of them is goin out. Beleave me i learned the hard way.. these cars are almost 20 years old.
On mine I have a rebuild Clutchmaster cylincer, new stainles stell braded hose and 10 dollars rebuild kit for the clutch slave. Each was changed on a separete ocation.
SO, just change all three and get it over with.. Have fun..
Gil..
On mine I have a rebuild Clutchmaster cylincer, new stainles stell braded hose and 10 dollars rebuild kit for the clutch slave. Each was changed on a separete ocation.
SO, just change all three and get it over with.. Have fun..
Gil..
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Yea, it sounds like a syncro... Instead of throwing it into 5th really fast, try stopping in neutral revving the engine a little, and then clutch it again and try to put it in to 5th...
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What kind of oil do you use in your tranny? I used to have a grinding problem sometimes into third, but recently used synthetic and the tranny shifts much smoother. When was it last changed? It's a lot cheaper than a rebuild if it works.
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+3 to 5th gear syncro.
Try some synthetic fluid like gregk says, it MIGHT help you out a little. Other than that, you might just have to live with a 5th gear grind until you overhaul the tranny.
Try some synthetic fluid like gregk says, it MIGHT help you out a little. Other than that, you might just have to live with a 5th gear grind until you overhaul the tranny.
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Originally Posted by gregk
What kind of oil do you use in your tranny? I used to have a grinding problem sometimes into third, but recently used synthetic and the tranny shifts much smoother. When was it last changed? It's a lot cheaper than a rebuild if it works.
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Pennzoil Synchromesh FTW!!! Its pretty thin, but Ive had good luck with it. My old 95 Prelude had a worn 5th synchro and after using the synchromesh it reduced the grinding alot. Might only grind 5% of the time after using it. Can pick it up at almost any parts store for about $5 a bottle, probably need 3 bottles. Never used any on an RX7 or heard of anyone using it, but I dont see how it would be much different from any other tranny
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