Grinding in 3rd gear??????????????????

Question

ok so i noticed today while shifting into 3rd on my 2004 toyota celica with a manual transmission that is makes a loud grinding noise and is hard to get in 3rd.. it only does it in 3rd and just all of a sudden started.. i have already replaced the clutch and that didnt help at all.. what could be wrong?

Answer 1

Hi,

It sounds to me like the syncro has gone in 3rd. This is a very common problem in many cars as 3rd gear is used to much. However if you time the shift right then it shouldn't be to bad. Really if your a good enough driver you shouldn't need to use the whole clutch anyway.

BTW, how many km has the car done? Do you grind the gears much?  

Answer 2

I predict that you're "scraping" together for a new transmission, my friend...

Answer 3

Check and change the oil in your manual transmission. Does your clutch engage/disengage at or near the top of the clutch pedal? If so your clutch may be causing the problem. Needs adjusting, hydraulics are leaking ect.

Answer 4

Check the fluid first...that is cheap.

3rd gear syncro. Syncros are not needed just make it easier. Live with it or fix it if you want.

Answer 5

syncronizer, take it to a trans. shop