on my 99 integra gs-r, whenever I try to shift into 5th gear, it grinds a little bit, but the gear is not slipping. Does that mean I need to replace the clutch soon?

12/4/2006 3:01:34 PM

Nope. It means you have a slightly worn baulk ring in the syncronizer assembly.

Now if it grinds all the time going into reverse (even after you've had the clutch pedal in for thirty seconds and the car is completely stopped) or it's hard to shift into first at a dead stop...then your hydraulics might need bleeding or replacing.

Worst case scenario, a clutch disc spring has broken loose and lodged into the pressure plate diaphragm...but then you wouldn't be able to shift into ANY gear.

If your clutch is worn out, then you will notice slippage.

12/4/2006 4:25:38 PM

^thanks, is this something I need to get fixed right away to prevent an expensive repair bill in the future?

12/4/2006 6:23:12 PM

Change yer tranny oil. That might help. You'll want to use official Honda manual tranny oil or GM Syncromesh fluid.

12/4/2006 8:33:42 PM

nope, that won't help. need a new synchro set. $350 from dealer plus install.

12/4/2006 10:16:15 PM

Or just double clutch and save your dough.

^and changing the oil sure as hell is a lot cheaper than immediately tearing into the tranny. It would be my first pick. You never know what dildo put 90w in a Honda tranny.

But then you know more about the gearboxes on the later ones than I do.

[Edited on December 4, 2006 at 10:40 PM. Reason : ...]

12/4/2006 10:38:25 PM

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"You'll want to use official Honda manual tranny oil or GM Syncromesh fluid."

nah, just use mobil1 10w-30.

^you know i never doubt you, dan. and yeah, it's cheaper to replace the fluid "just to see and hope" but i'm telling ya', it'll be a waste of money.

12/5/2006 9:04:01 AM

well if he wants to mask the grinds for a bit, then yeah i would say hit up the thicker fluid.

but if you have the $$ now, then go ahead with the syncro job, if not hit up the fluid.

12/5/2006 9:08:40 AM

I think I'm gonna wait it out for a little bit, since I'm a short on cash right now. It only grinds sometimes anyway, not all the time.

12/5/2006 10:28:50 AM