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82 GT · 09-27-2003, 10:12 PM

I would have to almost bet it's your synchros. On my '88GT, I know for sure the 2nd gear synchros are shot. I get the same little grind when I shift fast from 2-3 just like you do but only when everything is still cold. I was thinking that maybe it was because I was hitting 3rd just a tad bit before I had the clutch all the way to the floor but I ruled that out because I can hit 3rd hard after it's warmed up.
So I think 3rd gear synchros are on their way out too.
I double clutch everytime now between 1-2 because those synchros are definatly shot but they will still grind if I'm on it hard.

I would think if you clutch was going bad that you would start having trouble getting it into gears and you would also notice the clutch slipping.
You're probably in the same boat as I am......... The 3rd gear synchros are going bad and the clutch wouldn't hurt being replaced.

09-27-2003, 10:12 PM	#7
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I would have to almost bet it's your synchros. On my '88GT, I know for sure the 2nd gear synchros are shot. I get the same little grind when I shift fast from 2-3 just like you do but only when everything is still cold. I was thinking that maybe it was because I was hitting 3rd just a tad bit before I had the clutch all the way to the floor but I ruled that out because I can hit 3rd hard after it's warmed up. So I think 3rd gear synchros are on their way out too. I double clutch everytime now between 1-2 because those synchros are definatly shot but they will still grind if I'm on it hard. I would think if you clutch was going bad that you would start having trouble getting it into gears and you would also notice the clutch slipping. You're probably in the same boat as I am......... The 3rd gear synchros are going bad and the clutch wouldn't hurt being replaced. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.