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Hey my 3rd gear grinds can any one help?

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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Unhappy Hey my 3rd gear grinds can any one help?

my third gear grinds and all my buddys say its most likely my sink rail does any one know where i can get those or if you know it could be something else and how to fix it thank you
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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:25 AM
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I believe the common "fix" is to replace or rebuild the transmission. It's not something the average driveway mechanic can do though. You probably want a professional to look at it.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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if you tell us what year your car is you will be better assisted but im gonna say your syncro is bad
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Old May 23, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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2003 = soft syncronizers inside tranny = (usually) 3rd or 5th gear grind = rebuilt/new transmission
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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My 2004 grinded in 2nd at high rpm shifting. I changed the transmission fluid and it was better than ever.
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