subrwho

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hey guys, today I was driving and I started to get a grind as I went into 3rd. . Ive had a little bit of notchiness for awhile since I got the car but no grind. . but the grind got worse and worse, whether I shifted slow or fast or at a low or high rpm it grinds. (and grinds pretty bad) is my syncro shot for sure? Or is it possible that I just need to change my gear oil? Any help is much appreciated!!

subrwho

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ttt for help please

newbieEVO8

iTrader: (9)

synchro's are gone.

If you are lucky you will get it fixed under warrenty.

g/l

subrwho

iTrader: (42)

nope I guess im not lucky, im not under warrenty theres a TSB for the 03 evo's third and 5th gear syncro, but you have to be under warrenty for a tsb huh

topnitroracer

iTrader: (7)

How many miles on the car? Most people can solve notchiness issues with fluid changes, stiff engine mounts, and/or shifter bushings. Trans temp also has a huge effect on notchiness. Once grinding occurs, you need new synchros.

MuslimEvoFreak

iTrader: (39)

Sometimes it could actually be your gear oil, so try changing that first. If not then it is definately your synchros. I had the same problem as you and the dealership covered it under warranty. I had an 05 though.

subrwho

iTrader: (42)

ya its a really bad grind that just developed today. I'm pretty sure im not under warrenty. . i have 53,000 miles. If theres a tsb out for the problem do you have to be under warrenty for them to cover it?

topnitroracer

iTrader: (7)

I am assuming you are using OEM gear oil, correct? How many miles since you last changed your gear oil? If it has been a long time, then you might as well change it just to see.

newbieEVO8

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op, I think that the 03s have a 5yr 60kmi drivetrain warrenty.

check your owners manual.

subrwho

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I just found out my powertrain covers me up til 60,000 miles!! And I found a tsb for this problem: TSB-04-22-003 I have an appointment next thursday! One quick question, My car is lowered and I have a K&N drop in. . And also I'm not sure if I have the stock clutch or not because I am the second owner. . so my question is will the car being lowered and having a drop in have any effect on them covering my synchros under warrenty?

newbieEVO8

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I would call a different dealership, do not give them your vin #, and ask them that question.

If you give them your vin # they can void your warrenty right then.

CaymanEvo3

Just drop the Gear box open it and change which ever synchros are bad put new Gear oil.

newbieEVO8

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^ you are not making any sense.

subrwho

iTrader: (42)

sounds easier than it really is to change out synchros!

subrwho

iTrader: (42)

thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it!