[Stabbing101]

I have that stupid problem with the 2nd gear grinding, and from what I know I believe it's the syncro. It doesnt grind if I double-clutch into 2nd. I know its a common problem with A3's. If I were to get it repaired, how much would it cost? Also I'm curious if there has been any recalls on it, because I don't want to pay too much on it. Thanks, any info is appreciated!

 

[Stabbing101]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Stabbing101)

Anyone ???

 

[maximus_manx]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Stabbing101)

This sounds a little unorthodox, but hear me out. Change your tranny fluid. Change it to Redline MTL. It's a $20 experiment, and it worked for my 200,000-mile GTI. Do that before pulling & dissecting your trans. Just my two cents here, but I'd hate to see a car come apart unless it really has to.
**edit, and shameless plug** http://www.germanautoparts.com - Redline MTL in stock @ $9.00 per quart; you need two.



[Modified by maximus_manx, 10:04 PM 8-6-2002]

 

[gotta_jet]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Stabbing101)

do you double clutch very quickly??
coz my 2nd doesn't grind, but it's the hardest gear to get into, and i've changed the fluid, it's got better, but i just want to get through the gears quickly and not screw up my tranny.
how exactly do you do it??

 

[Stabbing101]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (gotta_jet)

Ok heres how I do it:
Grinding Shift
----------
Clutch in
Shift straight from 1st to 2nd and GRRRRRRRR!
Clutch out

My Double Clutch
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Clutch in
1st to neutral
Clutch out
Clutch in
Neutral to 2nd
Clutch out
I have gotten pretty used to double clutching so i do it just as quick as a normal shift but I just get sick of having to do it every time! Im lookin for a fix so I can shift normally without problems such as grinding.
BTW, I though it was Redline MT90 not MTL????

 

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Stabbing101)

If you have a short throw shifter then try adjusting the shifter. This helped me some. KDC engine mounts helped a tad more as well.
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/mycars/adjust_shifter.htm

 

[PrupleGTI]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Air_Cooled_Nut)

Grin Bear it either get the damn thing rebuilt or look for a 02J tranny the 020 sucks!!! with the 02J you'll go to a cable shifter linkage but the Tranny is stronger and the gear ratio is much better !

 

[Stabbing101]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (PrupleGTI)

Thats what I asking about, how much would it cost to rebuild the syncros or is there any other quick solutions

 

[beach5]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (Stabbing101)

I had th esame problem:
1st I changed the fluid, and it solved the problem for a month then it cam back, and spread to other gears.
Your best bet is to change the synchro ASAP $150-$250, or procrastinate and be cheap, and in 6 months you'll need a whole new tranny $3500-$4000.
You make the decision, if I had to do it again, I would have changed the synchro.
Now I have a new tranny though.
CHANGE THE SYNCHRO...

 

[Stabbing101]

Re: 2nd Gear Grind/Syncro Problem (beach5)

Is the $150-$250 estimate inlcuding labor and parts or just for the parts and where would i be able to get it done cheapest?