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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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In 4th gear my car seems to grind and it's usually on cold days but doesn't always happen, any ideas?
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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if its gear specific sounds more like your synchros than a clutch
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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its your synchos 3-4 just got mine fix
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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concur with the above said gear specific is tranny and multiple is usually clutch... most likely your synchro's taking a ****... what's the mileage???
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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it only has about 78k on it
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how much does it cost to repair that part?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I had a similar problem due to a bad syncro.

If you have an aftermarket stick, like a Hurst, check to make sure that your positive stops aren't too aggressive. (The bottom/rear stop is square on the stick when its in 4th gear.) The cold could be messing with those also, if you are on the edge with them.
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