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So how much can it take?

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Old 04-02-2010, 10:50 AM
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Default So how much can it take?

I know how to drive standard, VERY well... but my car has got issues with it's T-45...

I'll be driving, upshifting and downshifting fine, but at random times, even if I have the clutch ALL the way down, it grinds when I put it into gear. Most of the time, basically all, this is 4th gear that grinds.

How much can the transmission take of this "abuse"? I don't really beat on my car, and I don't even shift fast when this grinding takes place. How bad is this grinding? I'd imagine it's horrible, based on the noise that basically ruins my day.
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Old 04-02-2010, 01:55 PM
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Pretty sure its your synchro that is bad.
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Old 04-02-2010, 01:58 PM
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Yes, Kernsx21x is right, it could be the synchro. Maybe try double clutching when you put it into fourth?
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Old 04-02-2010, 03:26 PM
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Crusing in third gear, push in clutch, put it in neutral, release clutch, press clutch again, put it in fourth? Is that how you suggest? Just to clarify
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Yeah... Idk if that would work or not... But I'd give it a shot.
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