01C0bra

I just bought an 0 1cobra and the guy that I bought it from told me he had recently put in a stage 2 spec cluth in and after having it for a while, 3rd gear grinds above 2 rpm's when i change gears from 2nd tto 3rd. Any advice? Thanks

01C0bra

Another thing I noticed is that every time I put it in gear, I hear a popping noise, like the tranny ot something.

BraMas

your syncros are shot! time for a rebuild

uberstang1

new trans time

01C0bra

Could it possibly be the clutch cable? Cause it doesn't slip or anything, I can go from first gear to 5th anand it wont turn off on me.

rygi23

clutch slippage and grinding come from two different causes, not related at all. You have a bad syncro. You can have a firewall adjuster installed and adjust it to where minimal clutch engagement is required, this may decrease the grinding a little but the bottom line is your going to need tranny rebuild so don't waste your money on anything else. If money's tight just drive her easy for a while.

HeilmanMotorsports

Agree

TonyG

The grinding above 2k sounds weird. Maybe the cable tension isn't set correctly and the clutch isn't releasing completely. What pedal position does the clutch grab? Down low? Up high? If it's close to the floor, you may have found your problem. I would try some simple solutions first to be sure it needs a rebuild. I got rid of a grinding problem by just changing the fluid.

01C0bra

Yeah I'm going to take it to my mechanic tomorrow to see whats the problem. Thanks

caaraa

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