New clutch but probs? - Honda Prelude Forum

LuDeSi_93 · 08-04-2002, 02:22 PM

Alright, I just replaced my clutch with another stock one.. yeah i know i need an act but anyways..

It grinds when i go into 3rd gear sometimes, sometimes it goes in just fine..

Is this just the new clutch or is there a problem........

PreludesR4Speed · 08-04-2002, 03:05 PM

I seriously doubt that the 3rd gear grind has anything to do wtih your clutch. You'll find this to be a common problem if you do a search. It's most likely your 3rd gear synchro, I'm having the same prob. Probably just a coincidence that it started happening after your new clutch.

LuDeSi_93 · 08-04-2002, 03:07 PM

if it is my synchro.. whats that gonna cost.. do i need a new tranny?

brendon2k · 08-04-2002, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by LuDeSi_93
if it is my synchro.. whats that gonna cost.. do i need a new tranny?

They can just replace the synchro but since they have to pull the tranny I think it might be worth getting a full rebuilt. You can just double clutch into third for a while if you don't want to fix it immediatly.

sped · 08-07-2002, 05:56 AM

i started having the same prob after i replaced my tranny fluid with mobil 1 synthetic go figure. what works for me is a slight hesitation as you go into third. don't force it in let it slide in and it should go in smoothly tey it maybe that will work for you.

marshdoggg · 08-07-2002, 12:35 PM

mine grinds too, it sucks. i would love to keep my si tranny when i eventually do the H22 swap, but it looks like im gonna have to spring for the tranny too.....
marsh