What's With My Trans?
#4
If you let the RPMs fall back to near idle it'll go into 2nd just fine, but that doesn't mean that the synchros are okay.
As for rebuilds, you're looking at ~$500 or you could just buy a used one for less.
As for rebuilds, you're looking at ~$500 or you could just buy a used one for less.
#7
Originally Posted by UniqueTII' date='Feb 25 2004, 06:24 PM
Let's keep the bullshit out of this thread.
#8
My N/A FC did that, and STILL does that.. 200,000 kms on the transmission
It had been doing it since 180,000. I switched to Redline MT90. It's still runs and drives fine.
(I have got another tranny since, though, just to give you a general idea that it can still have some life left).
It had been doing it since 180,000. I switched to Redline MT90. It's still runs and drives fine.
(I have got another tranny since, though, just to give you a general idea that it can still have some life left).
#9
Its a little late now, but mazda trannies are finicky, and intolerant of poor shifting habits. Not to mention the synchros are much slower than some newer transmissions. Dont try to jerk the shift lever too fast. If it grinds, you are trying too hard.
And just because its grinding, doesnt mean the synchro is completely shot, or it needs to be rebuilt immediately. You can drive for a very long time with worn synchros. The only real change is the engine is even less tolerant of imperfect shifting.
Bottom line: learn how to shift without grinding.
And just because its grinding, doesnt mean the synchro is completely shot, or it needs to be rebuilt immediately. You can drive for a very long time with worn synchros. The only real change is the engine is even less tolerant of imperfect shifting.
Bottom line: learn how to shift without grinding.
#10
Originally Posted by mazdaspeed7' date='Feb 25 2004, 07:44 PM
Bottom line: learn how to shift without grinding.
is to baby the car, you cant drive it hard and expect it not to grind