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91CRXsiR · 11-07-2001, 05:26 AM

when i shift to 1st it grinds ... but if i put it in gently .. it goes in fine.. i just can't do it quickly.. obviously this is a pain.. is this common with s13s? or is there something wrong with my synchros? transmission oil?.. etc

Zexel · 11-07-2001, 07:13 AM

go with Redline transmission fluid/cleaner.  makes every gear go in smoother w/ no grind, etc.  

S13Grl · 11-07-2001, 07:22 AM

Mine goes in roughly (it somewhat hesitates when going into first) but it never grinds unless it's to my own fault. But I also heard of redline as a good brand.

yenpit · 11-07-2001, 07:43 AM

Redline MTL fluid is great stuff but if ur 1st gear synchro is going bad itll help but wont fix. use the Redline and take it easy on 1st...could last long time!

chickenmanq · 11-07-2001, 10:17 AM

Hey, where do you find that redline stuff?  and how much is it?  What weight?

yenpit · 11-07-2001, 11:47 AM

good speed shop, even domestic. Red Line part #50204
(SAE 70W80 gear oil). let me know if u have prob finding.

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11-07-2001, 05:26 AM	#1
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 38 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	when i shift to 1st it grinds ... but if i put it in gently .. it goes in fine.. i just can't do it quickly.. obviously this is a pain.. is this common with s13s? or is there something wrong with my synchros? transmission oil?.. etc

11-07-2001, 07:13 AM	#2
Zexel Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go with Redline transmission fluid/cleaner.  makes every gear go in smoother w/ no grind, etc.

11-07-2001, 07:22 AM	#3
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 40 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine goes in roughly (it somewhat hesitates when going into first) but it never grinds unless it's to my own fault. But I also heard of redline as a good brand.

11-07-2001, 07:43 AM	#4
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Redline MTL fluid is great stuff but if ur 1st gear synchro is going bad itll help but wont fix. use the Redline and take it easy on 1st...could last long time!

11-07-2001, 10:17 AM	#5
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, where do you find that redline stuff?  and how much is it?  What weight?

11-07-2001, 11:47 AM	#6
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good speed shop, even domestic. Red Line part #50204 (SAE 70W80 gear oil). let me know if u have prob finding.