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sleepydsm
10-11-2009, 12:09 AM
I don't know where to put this, so mods move where you see fit

92 AWD 5 spd, Shep Stage 3: Chromoly forks, 4 spyder

I did a pull from a stop tonight. Went into 4th gear and some HORRIBLE noises. Car goes into every gear just fine, and now in forth makes BAD sounds. Tranny sounds like there are pieces dancing around inside. WTF. I just want to part out my car now. FML. I'll call Shep on Monday.
blackrosenova400
10-11-2009, 12:29 AM
You most likely stripped 4th gear, welcome to the club, ive done it 3 times! Fourth gear is the most prone to breaking, takes the most load, unless of course you floor it in 5th which most people dont do.

If fourth gear is stripped, then the countershaft is done too and anything else the metal chunks have gone into. Sorry to say but usually means the transmission needs a complete overhaul.
mike55112
10-11-2009, 02:21 AM
WTF I was right behind you. Did this happen closer to your house?
Super Bleeder!!
10-11-2009, 05:25 AM
What fluid are you running?

Are you absolutely sure you have the heavy duty 3-4 gears?
sleepydsm
10-11-2009, 04:24 PM
I have always used Pennzoil Syncromesh. John Shepard said that was fine. Maybe 2 years ago I paid $1900 for my Stage 3 rebuild with a 4 spider center diff and optional chromoly shift forks. It had "heavy duty" 3+4 but not double syncro'd.

So wtf. This car keeps sucking money from me! If this can not be somewhat cheaply repaired, then I'm gonna part this out.
C3L1CA
10-11-2009, 04:47 PM
Damn dude, that sucks to hear! Hope it can be fixed cheaply, your car is too damn nice to part out.
Super Bleeder!!
10-11-2009, 04:54 PM
Synchromesh is thinnnn shit in my opinion, especially for the decent power you were making.

Try some NEO or heavyweight shockproof next time; if there is a next time.
blackrosenova400
10-11-2009, 05:00 PM
Heavyweight shockproof is a good idea, but it will make it harder to shift as it will make the syncros to slippery.
4seasons69
10-11-2009, 05:45 PM
damn that sucks! sorry to hear man! hope you get everything figured out so you don't have to part it out!
Kevin 1G Drummer
10-11-2009, 05:47 PM
So wtf. This car keeps sucking money from me!
it's a DSM. It's what they do. haha