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Blackout04RX 10-18-2008 06:09 AM

possible sychnro death?
 
I have an 04 with about 23K on the odometer, relatively recently, i noticed that at easy driving, once in a while the car doesnt want to change gears, ill try and put it in, but it catches, and wont engage. I have to pull it back to neutral, and retry. When I am pushing hard, it will do it at least once a minute or two of pushing. I want to say that my synchros are failing, but this is VERY bad news seeing as my car has just left warranty...

bse50 10-18-2008 06:44 AM

We have a weak transmission though, anyway if you warranty ended not too long ago you might want to give it a shot.
You should inspect your clutch pedal too, and maybe buy a welded\reinforced one from one of the forum vendors. It will not save your life but it will help a noticeable bit.

swoope 10-18-2008 10:04 PM


Originally Posted by Blackout04RX (Post 2688285)
I have an 04 with about 23K on the odometer, relatively recently, i noticed that at easy driving, once in a while the car doesnt want to change gears, ill try and put it in, but it catches, and wont engage. I have to pull it back to neutral, and retry. When I am pushing hard, it will do it at least once a minute or two of pushing. I want to say that my synchros are failing, but this is VERY bad news seeing as my car has just left warranty...

you do know the warranty for powertrain was extended to 5 yrs / 60k miles?

i think you are still covered.

beers :beer:

kartweb 10-18-2008 10:15 PM

Sounds like a bent shift fork. Sometimes that happens after forcing it or slamming it in gear.


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