Shifting Up and Down into 2nd Gear, Grinding Noise Options

[BonzaiCelica]

I have a 94 1.8 St Celi that seems to make a grinding noise when I shift into 2nd gear. It does not always make this noise happens every once in a while when I get into the 5-6,000 rpm range. It gets really annoying and i really want to fix it. I'm just not sure if it will cost alot.

Also the same grinding happens when I try to shift down to 2nd gear going 40 mph. Its not like it doesn't go in but if i force it then it will make that annoying sound like metal against metal noise.

This doesn't happend in any other gear but 2nd. For example when im on the freeway going 70 in 5th gear and i decide to go into 3rd it goes in smoothly with no problem. The same with 1st if i try to downshift into 1st gear going like at 25 it either wont go in or it does. But neither 3rd or 1st gear make any metal to metal sound, like a grinding noises.

I would really appreciate anybodys help THANK YOU!

[BonzaiCelica]

i recently change my tranny fluid about 7,000 miles ago. Are you talking to me rave2n? what do you mean my shifting is off. and whats OP?

i can downshift all the way down to 1st when im going 35 mph. I believe 1st gear goes up to 37 mph, and it doesnt even grind at all, wheels seem to lock up a bit when i do so, but thats when im braking at the same time. its just so fun. Mainly has to do with watching videos on youtube from the gt channel, with tshuchiya racing various cars on the togue.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Jan 25, 2010 - 11:02 PM

[samir0189]

i recently change my tranny fluid about 7,000 miles ago. Are you talking to me rave2n? what do you mean my shifting is off. and whats OP?

i can downshift all the way down to 1st when im going 35 mph. I believe 1st gear goes up to 37 mph, and it doesnt even grind at all, wheels seem to lock up a bit when i do so, but thats when im braking at the same time. its just so fun. Mainly has to do with watching videos on youtube from the gt channel, with tshuchiya racing various cars on the togue.

wow. you really shouldn't ever have to downshift into first gear, you are more likely to damage components than achieve anything. 1st gear should be used only to get the car rolling from a stop (and not to redline either.. ), 2nd can be used for anything besides that.

You should also learn to rev match in order to get smoother gear shifts.

Honestly it seems to me that you just need to fine tune your manual shifting techniques as the way you are doing it, you are prematurely wearing the synchros. No offense intended, just my observation....