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epoxy_nc · 01-29-2004, 11:31 AM

i just got my sr last week and when i go into 4th, it grinds a bit. could it be bad syncros? i got rid of my honda and didnt think i'd have to be in this situation anymore! it also randomly pops out of 4th.

nismo clutch / lightened flywheel ... stock shifter

WingsofWar · 01-29-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by epoxy_nc

i just got my sr last week and when i go into 4th, it grinds a bit. could it be bad syncros? i got rid of my honda and didnt think i'd have to be in this situation anymore! it also randomly pops out of 4th.

nismo clutch / lightened flywheel ... stock shifter

could be a number of things, syncros, your bearings are shit, teeth on your 4th gear or counter gear has no teeth. ect..you really cant say for sure until you look at her.

epoxy_nc · 01-29-2004, 07:44 PM

hm.. how bad would removing the tranny be?

WingsofWar · 01-29-2004, 09:33 PM

not bad at all.. just get your car on lifts and get a few bolts.. not hard.

epoxy_nc · 01-30-2004, 12:03 AM

hm. like a wheel ramp lift? that's all i have

i have some axle stands...i think those are a little higher.

Var · 01-30-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by epoxy_nc

hm. like a wheel ramp lift? that's all i have

i have some axle stands...i think those are a little higher.

dont do it on jackstands. it's a heavy job, simplified 100 fold with a hoist. you'll need some long extensions with swivel sockets to get to the bellhousing bolts too.

samiam · 01-30-2004, 12:05 PM

Did someone put your sr in for you? Anyways, the tranny might have been ragged out w/ it's previous owner....sounds like synchros if it's grinding....but it's unusual for it to be 4th....Did you replace the clutch and bearing when you got it or did it come equip't with it....it's a list of things you need to go threw...enjoy!

TachyonS14 · 01-30-2004, 05:27 PM

I found the tranny VERY easy to get out if you jack the car up, and put a jack under the oil pan with a block of wood in between so you don't dent the pan. Then, take out the motor mounts and let the jack down a little. This way the only engine and tranny will be lower and those top pesky bolts on the bell housing are SO easy to get to now. If you are not good with cars, I don't recommend this because you have to check all your lines up top so when you lower the engine, you don't stretch or rip anything.

01-29-2004, 11:31 AM	#1
epoxy_nc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nc Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	grinding in 4th... i just got my sr last week and when i go into 4th, it grinds a bit. could it be bad syncros? i got rid of my honda and didnt think i'd have to be in this situation anymore! it also randomly pops out of 4th. nismo clutch / lightened flywheel ... stock shifter

01-29-2004, 09:33 PM	#4
WingsofWar Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Age: 40 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not bad at all.. just get your car on lifts and get a few bolts.. not hard. __________________ 1998 Nissan 240sx SE KA24DE(T) Http://www.cardomain.com/id/wingsofwar

01-30-2004, 12:05 PM	#7
samiam Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did someone put your sr in for you? Anyways, the tranny might have been ragged out w/ it's previous owner....sounds like synchros if it's grinding....but it's unusual for it to be 4th....Did you replace the clutch and bearing when you got it or did it come equip't with it....it's a list of things you need to go threw...enjoy! __________________ BuRn DuSt, EaT My RuBbeR !!

01-30-2004, 05:27 PM	#8
TachyonS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found the tranny VERY easy to get out if you jack the car up, and put a jack under the oil pan with a block of wood in between so you don't dent the pan. Then, take out the motor mounts and let the jack down a little. This way the only engine and tranny will be lower and those top pesky bolts on the bell housing are SO easy to get to now. If you are not good with cars, I don't recommend this because you have to check all your lines up top so when you lower the engine, you don't stretch or rip anything. __________________ 1997 240sx 5spd

01-29-2004, 07:44 PM	#3
epoxy_nc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nc Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hm.. how bad would removing the tranny be?

01-30-2004, 12:03 AM	#5
epoxy_nc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nc Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hm. like a wheel ramp lift? that's all i have i have some axle stands...i think those are a little higher.