Downshift into 4th....Grind???

BillFromTR · 04-12-2007, 07:19 PM

I'm cruisng down the parway the other day and about to get off my exit, so I downshift into 4th gear and it grinds a bit. I thought maybe I didnt have the clutch in all the way so I forget about it. Same things happens today and I was sure that the clutch was to the ground. It wasnt as bad but it had a notchy feel and made a quick click. What is this? Syncros going. Id figured 2nd would be the first to go if anything. Maybe bushing? I dunno. Ideas?

bigJP · 04-12-2007, 07:23 PM

my 4th sometimes grinds, i have an 04

Pearson II · 04-13-2007, 09:36 AM

How many miles are on your car? Have you ever changed the fluid?

BillFromTR · 04-13-2007, 08:46 PM

30K miles, fluid change 2K ago. Did it again today. It seems like it does it grinds when I downshift from 60+ MPH. Otherwise it wont.

smurfm3 · 04-13-2007, 08:53 PM

Likely a synchro issue, you should try to get it covered under warranty.

I had to get this taken care of at about 17k miles. Same gear too.

STLDude · 04-13-2007, 11:52 PM

I just got the same stuff on mine STi 04. It was grinding going from 5th to 4th at higher speeds. I though it was synchross, but when I brought it to dealer, they said it was 4th gears going bad and will have to be replaced (after checking my car of course). Car has 39K miles and it is covered under manufactured warranty.

Pearson II · 04-14-2007, 12:31 PM

Sounds like taking this one to the dealer is the way to go. On a side note what fluid did you use?

BillFromTR · 04-14-2007, 08:47 PM

Unfortunately, I dont think the dealer will be happy with the Stage 2, FMIC, meth

minorthreats · 04-14-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFromTR

Unfortunately, I dont think the dealer will be happy with the Stage 2, FMIC, meth

WHOOPS!

Pearson II · 04-15-2007, 10:45 AM

Yeah...me thinks you might have a problem getting the dealer to do anything.

***520*** · 04-15-2007, 10:49 AM

try double clutching and read the turninconcepts thread about their tranny.

BillFromTR · 04-15-2007, 05:50 PM

i know i should search, but could you give me a quick definition of double clutching. Is it clutch down, pull out of gear, clutch up, clutch down, downshift, clutch up?

LOLSTi · 04-15-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520hpSTi

try double clutching and read the turninconcepts thread about their tranny.

agreed.

LOLSTi · 04-15-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFromTR

i know i should search, but could you give me a quick definition of double clutching. Is it clutch down, pull out of gear, clutch up, clutch down, downshift, clutch up?

Yes, add a "revmatch" in between the bolded areas.

BillFromTR · 04-15-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520hpSTi

try double clutching and read the turninconcepts thread about their tranny.

linky to tic tranny thread?

04-12-2007, 07:19 PM	#1
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,228 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Downshift into 4th....Grind??? I'm cruisng down the parway the other day and about to get off my exit, so I downshift into 4th gear and it grinds a bit. I thought maybe I didnt have the clutch in all the way so I forget about it. Same things happens today and I was sure that the clutch was to the ground. It wasnt as bad but it had a notchy feel and made a quick click. What is this? Syncros going. Id figured 2nd would be the first to go if anything. Maybe bushing? I dunno. Ideas? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-12-2007, 07:23 PM	#2
bigJP STI Driver Car: 04 Sti Location: tampa, FLA Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	my 4th sometimes grinds, i have an 04

04-13-2007, 09:36 AM	#3
Pearson II STI Driver Car: 07 STI BABY!!! Fav Mod: Driving School Location: VA Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	How many miles are on your car? Have you ever changed the fluid?

04-13-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,228 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	30K miles, fluid change 2K ago. Did it again today. It seems like it does it grinds when I downshift from 60+ MPH. Otherwise it wont.

04-13-2007, 08:53 PM	#5
smurfm3 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi, 04 M3, 90 Sp Fav Mod: Clear bra Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 565 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Likely a synchro issue, you should try to get it covered under warranty. I had to get this taken care of at about 17k miles. Same gear too.

04-13-2007, 11:52 PM	#6
STLDude Lurker Posts: 2 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I just got the same stuff on mine STi 04. It was grinding going from 5th to 4th at higher speeds. I though it was synchross, but when I brought it to dealer, they said it was 4th gears going bad and will have to be replaced (after checking my car of course). Car has 39K miles and it is covered under manufactured warranty.

04-14-2007, 12:31 PM	#7
Pearson II STI Driver Car: 07 STI BABY!!! Fav Mod: Driving School Location: VA Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Sounds like taking this one to the dealer is the way to go. On a side note what fluid did you use?

04-14-2007, 08:47 PM	#8
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,228 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Unfortunately, I dont think the dealer will be happy with the Stage 2, FMIC, meth

04-15-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
Pearson II STI Driver Car: 07 STI BABY!!! Fav Mod: Driving School Location: VA Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Yeah...me thinks you might have a problem getting the dealer to do anything.

04-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#11
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,422 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	try double clutching and read the turninconcepts thread about their tranny.

04-15-2007, 05:50 PM	#12
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,228 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	i know i should search, but could you give me a quick definition of double clutching. Is it clutch down, pull out of gear, clutch up, clutch down, downshift, clutch up?