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Gearbox or clutch help pls

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Old 12-24-2011, 07:16 AM
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Default Gearbox or clutch help pls

When I'm cruising, let's say around 30-40mph, I can shift thru all the gears ok, but at higher speeds it grinds going in 3rd gear only. If I take off really fast, it'll grind in 2nd and 3rd. Is it the clutch, gearbox or clutch cable?

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Old 12-24-2011, 07:18 AM
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First make sure your clutch cable is properly adjusted. Where in the pedal height does the clutch start to release/grab?

If so then your trans is worn and will need a rebuild at some point..
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Old 12-24-2011, 09:32 AM
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sounds like syncros to me

but again...make sure the clutch is adjusted properly. it should start to engage about 1" to 1 1/2" off the floor
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