ilovecivic

I drive a 97 civic dx hatchback with a stock engine and I just switch my tranny to the 95 si tranny for better gear ratios but I don't understand why the 3rd gear grinds when I try to shift into 3rd at 3rpm or higher and it is really annoying. But the thing is that the tranny came from my friend's 95 si but it didn't grind at all in his car ...what do I have to do to stop the grinding..??
Or do I have to pay and buy another tranny..?? Is it the problem with install or problem with the tranny....??
even though it grinds but I can still chift into gears no problem, just grinding whenever I get to 3rd....

Please help.......

imported_Thrill_House

Maybe your buddy was really really gentle when he shifted into third and you never noticed. What fluid are you running in the tranny? The orignal Honda MTF fluid is recommended but as I understand it alot of Honda guys now run the GM manual tranny fluid that has the friction modifier added into it, that may solve your grind problems. Other then that im not sure what to tell you.

dingus88

gm synchrosmesh fluid...check your shift linkage bushings,and don't rip shift it

imported_SaYjAiBaO

where to get this synchromesh fluid? and once i get it do i just replace the tranny oil with this? i'm having the same problems on my tranny...

dingus88

gm dealership....yes replace your fluid with this...

Gunmetalef

i hear its only available in the US?

imported_SaYjAiBaO

well since i only live down the street from a dealership i'll drop by tomorrow and see if they carry it. i'll keep you guys posted