2nd Gear

Lefty · October 10th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Okay, I know this is the "engine" category, but oh well. When I'm casually driving my 96' GT I'm fine (aka shifting into 2nd gear is fine). But when I get on it and I want to throw it into 2nd for speed shifting and racing, it grinds. I'm thinking it has something to do with the 2nd gear syncronizer. I might need a new one. But I was also thinking that it just might need new tranny fluid. Any ideas, suggestions, concerns???

Uncle Humjaba · October 11th, 2007, 01:49 AM

can't give you any technical advice, but be sure you've got the clutch all the way in when you're jamming into the next gear, heh. i noticed that too but then realized it was because my foot was already on its way back out of the clutch before i had put it all the way into gear.

98SilverBullet · October 11th, 2007, 05:30 PM

When I Shift Hard I usually scratch 2nd.

97Cobra · October 11th, 2007, 06:25 PM

do you have a aftermarket shifter? sometimes if you dont adjust them just right 2nd n 3rd can grind. also when your racing it is easy to not fully engauge the glutch. when racing you think your throwing it into gear the same time your clutching but you might be putting it into gear a little to late or soon. and yes it could also be the syncro... but theres a lot that can be the cause. hope this helps!

gtdan · October 11th, 2007, 08:01 PM

lol my car would'nt grind but it sounded like a house vacum was on in the car beside me so as soonest i could i replaced the clutch and resurfaced the flywheel and end of problem?

98SilverBullet · October 11th, 2007, 09:38 PM

What the hell did you just say

Lefty · October 11th, 2007, 11:25 PM

yea i have a short throw shifter. the guy who had it previously had one put in.

ujslost · October 12th, 2007, 12:06 AM

you need synchronizers. this is a bad problem in the t45s

G.T. Rags · October 12th, 2007, 02:03 AM

whats it ussually cost to replace them.......

how much labor is involved?

ujslost · October 12th, 2007, 11:58 PM

labor is pretty much a complete tear down of the trans. Ive never done it myself.

October 10th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#1
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,384 iTrader: 11 reviews	2nd Gear Okay, I know this is the "engine" category, but oh well. When I'm casually driving my 96' GT I'm fine (aka shifting into 2nd gear is fine). But when I get on it and I want to throw it into 2nd for speed shifting and racing, it grinds. I'm thinking it has something to do with the 2nd gear syncronizer. I might need a new one. But I was also thinking that it just might need new tranny fluid. Any ideas, suggestions, concerns???

October 11th, 2007, 01:49 AM	#2
Uncle Humjaba Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Premium 15.2@91 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tracy, CA and Clemson, SC Posts: 592 iTrader: 0 reviews	can't give you any technical advice, but be sure you've got the clutch all the way in when you're jamming into the next gear, heh. i noticed that too but then realized it was because my foot was already on its way back out of the clutch before i had put it all the way into gear. __________________ "He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

October 11th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#3
98SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I Shift Hard I usually scratch 2nd. __________________ '98 Mustang GT CAI, X-Pipe, Pypes Catback, Tri-Ax '96 Eclipse Gs-T Drop In K/N, T-2Gay @ 15psi, BSEK

October 11th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#4
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	do you have a aftermarket shifter? sometimes if you dont adjust them just right 2nd n 3rd can grind. also when your racing it is easy to not fully engauge the glutch. when racing you think your throwing it into gear the same time your clutching but you might be putting it into gear a little to late or soon. and yes it could also be the syncro... but theres a lot that can be the cause. hope this helps! __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

October 11th, 2007, 08:01 PM	#5
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 519 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol my car would'nt grind but it sounded like a house vacum was on in the car beside me so as soonest i could i replaced the clutch and resurfaced the flywheel and end of problem? __________________ sold the stang

October 11th, 2007, 09:38 PM	#6
98SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	What the hell did you just say __________________ '98 Mustang GT CAI, X-Pipe, Pypes Catback, Tri-Ax '96 Eclipse Gs-T Drop In K/N, T-2Gay @ 15psi, BSEK

October 11th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#7
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,384 iTrader: 11 reviews	yea i have a short throw shifter. the guy who had it previously had one put in.

October 12th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#8
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	you need synchronizers. this is a bad problem in the t45s __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

October 12th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#10
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	labor is pretty much a complete tear down of the trans. Ive never done it myself. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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