What Grinds my Gears?

[9864ever]

Hi folks, I have an issue on my 2003 S where when i change into 2nd gear I sometimes here a bit of a grinding noise.

Just wondered if anyone else experienced this before and I would imagine on the extreme end it could be the gear syncro's.

Other possibilites are linkage maybe? Are there any common wear items in the linkage that could cause it?

Thanks!

[Anker]

This is a common problem with the 6 speed transmission. It is caused by excessive wear of the synchromesh and also the detent being a bit weak. If you catch it early you can keep it going longer by installing an aftermarket second gear detent that holds better.

Once it starts popping out of gear when warm you have no other choice than a rebuild.

[paulofto]

My 03 S has a similar issue especially when cold. I usually double clutch going into second for the first few shifts and then things clear up. Downshifting from 3 to 2 sometimes grinds if I haven’t properly rev matched but not often.

PS it is definitely the synchro confirmed by my indie. He said live with it for now or pay mucho bucks. I’ve learned to live with it.

[Gilles]

Servicing the gearbox with fresh OEM oil may help your synchros to work better
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[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Servicing the gearbox with fresh OEM oil may help your synchros to work better
.

Not enough for the hassel on mine.

[519AutoTech]

This happens to mine as well when cold only. First few times going into 2nd, then its fine the rest of the day

[husker boxster]

How tough of a job is it to change the synchro? Is it a DIY or something best left to an expert? Asking for a friend.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

How tough of a job is it to change the synchro? Is it a DIY or something best left to an expert? Asking for a friend.

It requires a big press to do it right, I sent mine to California Motorsports in Arizona where they installed their modified schncro & improved detent & billet shift arrester.Now 2nd gear shifts easier than 3rd!