Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

'Usually' that means someone has put the wrong tranny fluid in it. The
'correct' stuff is hard to find. The right stuff has a GL3 rating. All
the crap I could find on the shelves is listed as GL5 compatible which
will make synchros not work.

If you change back to the correct fluid, it might come back to life. My
T-5 did.

You might want to check the routing of the heater hoses. If the top one
is above the level of the coolant in the rad, it can air lock easily
stopping most of the heat. A good flush of the heater core works
wonders too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

'Usually' that means someone has put the wrong tranny fluid in it. The
'correct' stuff is hard to find. The right stuff has a GL3 rating. All
the crap I could find on the shelves is listed as GL5 compatible which
will make synchros not work.

If you change back to the correct fluid, it might come back to life. My
T-5 did.

You might want to check the routing of the heater hoses. If the top one
is above the level of the coolant in the rad, it can air lock easily
stopping most of the heat. A good flush of the heater core works
wonders too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

'Usually' that means someone has put the wrong tranny fluid in it. The
'correct' stuff is hard to find. The right stuff has a GL3 rating. All
the crap I could find on the shelves is listed as GL5 compatible which
will make synchros not work.

If you change back to the correct fluid, it might come back to life. My
T-5 did.

You might want to check the routing of the heater hoses. If the top one
is above the level of the coolant in the rad, it can air lock easily
stopping most of the heat. A good flush of the heater core works
wonders too.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Hi Mark,
Learn to completely depress the clutch on shifting. It may be too
late for the down side of the sync ring, so for now one learn to double
clutch on the way down. Which is releasing the gear and engaging the
clutch in neutral and speeding the engine (cluster) to match the speed
of the gear being shifted into. The AX-15 will not fit. New
Synchronizers at:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...ion/AX4_5.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Hi Mark,
Learn to completely depress the clutch on shifting. It may be too
late for the down side of the sync ring, so for now one learn to double
clutch on the way down. Which is releasing the gear and engaging the
clutch in neutral and speeding the engine (cluster) to match the speed
of the gear being shifted into. The AX-15 will not fit. New
Synchronizers at:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...ion/AX4_5.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Hi Mark,
Learn to completely depress the clutch on shifting. It may be too
late for the down side of the sync ring, so for now one learn to double
clutch on the way down. Which is releasing the gear and engaging the
clutch in neutral and speeding the engine (cluster) to match the speed
of the gear being shifted into. The AX-15 will not fit. New
Synchronizers at:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...ion/AX4_5.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

macgraphics wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 91 YJ Wrangler with 111K. The Jeep is a 4
> cylinder 5 speed manual. The synchros grind pretty severely when
> downshifting. Is there a synchro repair kit out there? I actually have
> a transmission for a 6 cylinder that I could trade for a 4 cylinder
> transmission, but I really don't know where to start. The only other
> problems I seem to have with this jeep is it does blow any hot air (I
> purchased a new thermostat for it) and the speedometer light on the
> instrument panel does not light up. I would appreciate any advice.
> Thanks and enjoy your Holidays. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Never heard of an AX-4 on a Jeep. The AX-5 comes with four-bangers, the
AX-15 comes with the six cylinder. When you add gear lube, do drain out
what's in there and replace it with a GL-3 or GL-4 like Redline MT-90
which is really the only aftermarket gear lube that meets the specs for
both the AX-5 and AX-15.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
> the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
> do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Never heard of an AX-4 on a Jeep. The AX-5 comes with four-bangers, the
AX-15 comes with the six cylinder. When you add gear lube, do drain out
what's in there and replace it with a GL-3 or GL-4 like Redline MT-90
which is really the only aftermarket gear lube that meets the specs for
both the AX-5 and AX-15.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
> the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
> do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Never heard of an AX-4 on a Jeep. The AX-5 comes with four-bangers, the
AX-15 comes with the six cylinder. When you add gear lube, do drain out
what's in there and replace it with a GL-3 or GL-4 like Redline MT-90
which is really the only aftermarket gear lube that meets the specs for
both the AX-5 and AX-15.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> You're the man Bill - if trying the new tranny fluid does not remedy
> the problem, do you think replacing the synchros is the way to go. How
> do I know if I have an AX5, AX4, or AX15?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
should know whether on not this remedies the problem?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
should know whether on not this remedies the problem?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
should know whether on not this remedies the problem?

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
and is real handy when tinkering around on them.

You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
half way up.

It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
cold gear oil.....

Mike

macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
> Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
> to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
> newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
and is real handy when tinkering around on them.

You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
half way up.

It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
cold gear oil.....

Mike

macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
> Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
> to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
> newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
and is real handy when tinkering around on them.

You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
half way up.

It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
cold gear oil.....

Mike

macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Mike - I will try to locate some GL3 rated transmission fluid.
> Should I completely drain what I have currently? If so, (this is going
> to sound like a naive question) is this a simple process? I am a Jeep
> newbie.

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.

Jerry

macgraphics wrote:
> Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

My T-5 came back to life within a couple days. The crunch when
downshifting and I had one upshifting cold went away really fast.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
> success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
> a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
> worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.
>
> Jerry
>
> macgraphics wrote:
> > Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> > should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

My T-5 came back to life within a couple days. The crunch when
downshifting and I had one upshifting cold went away really fast.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
> success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
> a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
> worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.
>
> Jerry
>
> macgraphics wrote:
> > Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> > should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

My T-5 came back to life within a couple days. The crunch when
downshifting and I had one upshifting cold went away really fast.

Mike

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> I wouldn't expect a cure or anything dramatic. Some have had some
> success by switching to this particular gear lube but if you truly have
> a synchro problem, it's not going to make a noticeable difference. It's
> worth a shot though, you're not out a lot of $$$.
>
> Jerry
>
> macgraphics wrote:
> > Thanks Jerry - Once I drain and replace, how soon (do you guess) I
> > should know whether on not this remedies the problem?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:21:25 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
> like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
> and is real handy when tinkering around on them.
>
> You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
> bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
> half way up.
>
> It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
> of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
> in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
> cold gear oil.....

Mike, being from the frozen North, you would appreciate this. Here I
was stationed in Wisconsin after living in far more temperate climes
all my life. Busted the cross shafts in the front diff of my old
Scout. I unlocked the hubs and got it home, but I had an unheated
garage and it never got up to zero (F) that week. Pulled the cover
off the diff and had my first inkling of trouble - the gear oil didn't
even try to run out. I stuck my hand in that goo to pull the pieces
out and I don't think I have ever felt anything as painful as that
sub-zero gear oil!

I doubt that what doesn't drain out will cause any problem. The only
way I know to get it all out is to crack the case and that still
leaves a little bit coating the gears and bearings. Just let it set
and drip for a while if you are concerned about mixing the oils.

--
Will Honea

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:21:25 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
> like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
> and is real handy when tinkering around on them.
>
> You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
> bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
> half way up.
>
> It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
> of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
> in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
> cold gear oil.....

Mike, being from the frozen North, you would appreciate this. Here I
was stationed in Wisconsin after living in far more temperate climes
all my life. Busted the cross shafts in the front diff of my old
Scout. I unlocked the hubs and got it home, but I had an unheated
garage and it never got up to zero (F) that week. Pulled the cover
off the diff and had my first inkling of trouble - the gear oil didn't
even try to run out. I stuck my hand in that goo to pull the pieces
out and I don't think I have ever felt anything as painful as that
sub-zero gear oil!

I doubt that what doesn't drain out will cause any problem. The only
way I know to get it all out is to crack the case and that still
leaves a little bit coating the gears and bearings. Just let it set
and drip for a while if you are concerned about mixing the oils.

--
Will Honea

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:21:25 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I would highly recommend you get at least one of the inexpensive manuals
> like the Haynes. It gives all the basics and settings for everything
> and is real handy when tinkering around on them.
>
> You will find 2 bolts the same on the tranny. One will be in the very
> bottom and a second looking exactly the same will be in the side about
> half way up.
>
> It is easy to drain but a bit of a pain to fill. I usually add a chunk
> of gas line to the end of the oil bottle which helps getting it back
> in. I also warm the oil up first. Molasses in January has nothing on
> cold gear oil.....

Mike, being from the frozen North, you would appreciate this. Here I
was stationed in Wisconsin after living in far more temperate climes
all my life. Busted the cross shafts in the front diff of my old
Scout. I unlocked the hubs and got it home, but I had an unheated
garage and it never got up to zero (F) that week. Pulled the cover
off the diff and had my first inkling of trouble - the gear oil didn't
even try to run out. I stuck my hand in that goo to pull the pieces
out and I don't think I have ever felt anything as painful as that
sub-zero gear oil!

I doubt that what doesn't drain out will cause any problem. The only
way I know to get it all out is to crack the case and that still
leaves a little bit coating the gears and bearings. Just let it set
and drip for a while if you are concerned about mixing the oils.

--
Will Honea

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I should have addressed that note above as Thanks Mike and Will, my
bad. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I should have addressed that note above as Thanks Mike and Will, my
bad. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

I should have addressed that note above as Thanks Mike and Will, my
bad. - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Usually transmission parts like the synchros are order individually
as needed. The term "kit" is only used with the name "small parts kit"
as far as I know, and will only include needle bearings, and thrust
washers and snap rings:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...mall_parts.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
> heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
> plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
> the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
> Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
> these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
> low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
> replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Usually transmission parts like the synchros are order individually
as needed. The term "kit" is only used with the name "small parts kit"
as far as I know, and will only include needle bearings, and thrust
washers and snap rings:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...mall_parts.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
> heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
> plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
> the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
> Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
> these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
> low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
> replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark

Re: Possible to Repair Synchros?
 

Usually transmission parts like the synchros are order individually
as needed. The term "kit" is only used with the name "small parts kit"
as far as I know, and will only include needle bearings, and thrust
washers and snap rings:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...mall_parts.jpg
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macgraphics wrote:
>
> Thanks Will - I picked up a Haynes Manual today, looks like I have some
> heavy reading to do. I also picked up 4 quarts of Redline MT 90 and I
> plan on changing the fluid sometime this week. Hopefully I meet with
> the same results you did. If not I found a Transmission Repair Kit at
> Advanced Auto Parts for under $50 (it is on sale, typically @ $90). Do
> these types of kits usually contain synchros? Does this seem like too
> low of a price? Do you think it is worth a shot before a tranny
> replacement or rebuild? Thanks again for all your advice - Mark