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    I just bought a new v6 firebird with a 5 speed in it(47,000 miles). I've knowticed that when I try to shift quickly from 1st to second gear the car likes to grind second gear when the clutch is pressed to the floor. Is this a common problem? Does anybody know how to fix it? Also when I am using my gears to slow down and I have it in second gear it likes to pop out of gear for some reason. Is there something wrong with 2nd gear on my car?


    Check out my bird... 1998 Pontiac Firebird - Car Domain
    <b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2288859\" target=\"_blank\">1999 Mustang GT(Car Domain)</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2123740\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Pontiac Firebird(Car Domain) *SOLD*</a></b> <br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000902\" target=\"_blank\"><b>PA</b> - Maple Grove Test\'N\'Tune <i>April 15th</i></a>

  • #2
    2nd gear synchronizer.

    new transmission time.

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    • #3
      Ouch, I'm sorry for your loss. :( ^ What he said.
      <b>99 Pewter Metallic Camaro</b><br />SLP Ultra-Z Hood, Shaved Antenna, !mouldings, Chrome Halos, Filled Factory Grill, Y2K 18 R 19 F, SLP Whisper Lid, (functional w/ Hood), FlowMaster American Thunder C.B, QA1 Coilovers, Kuhmo Tires.

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      • #4
        yep, syncros are bad. You could have your tranny rebuilt. Check around for prices.


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        • #5
          definitely 2nd gear synchros... you can look for a used tranny to put in or a rebuild.
          -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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          • #6
            I had the same exact problem with mine @ 32,000. It cost me about $400 to have the syncros redone. Someone was telling me about bent forks too, but Im not sure about the forks.
            \" Eat Rice With Pushrods \"<br /><br />My Car and What I Did <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2127313/1\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2127313/1</a>

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            • #7
              The only difference with mine is that when I shifted at higher RPMs it also grinded, even if I waited, it'd still grind.
              \" Eat Rice With Pushrods \"<br /><br />My Car and What I Did <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2127313/1\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2127313/1</a>

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              • #8
                It is not a major problem right now, if I hold it back while downshifting it stays in gear. Also when I can take the car to 5000 rpms and shift it a little slower it doesn't grind at all. It only grinds when I try to shift very quickly. All the other gears are okay, is this a repair that HAS to be done or can it be taken care of by taking it easy when shifting?

                I am trying to avoid any major repairs until I can make some more money, I took a hit to the pockets putting 5000 cash down on the car.

                [ September 27, 2005, 11:51 PM: Message edited by: Matt G ]
                <b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2288859\" target=\"_blank\">1999 Mustang GT(Car Domain)</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2123740\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Pontiac Firebird(Car Domain) *SOLD*</a></b> <br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000902\" target=\"_blank\"><b>PA</b> - Maple Grove Test\'N\'Tune <i>April 15th</i></a>

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                • #9
                  as long as you can stand it, I wet liek 3 months with no reverse OR 2nd gear.
                  -Eric<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mustangeater82\" target=\"_blank\">2000 NBM V6 Camaro 5-speed</a> T-top <i>converted</i><br /><b>14.467@95.45mph</b> <i>$0 in mods</i><br /><i>The member formerly known as MustangEater8251</i>

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