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riceman1991 · #11 25-08-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cougermoon

Whats the cost of getting the synchros replaced?

as far as i know getting the synchros replaced involves taking out the gearbox, which is big money. I was really hoping that it was just links or bushes. I think i will give the redline oil a go and hopefully it feels a bit better for a while. Until i can afford to get the synchro replaced.

Mister Two · #12 25-08-2010, 05:12 PM

Red Line light weight shock proof oil is very good in improving synchro performance if the crunching is not very bad. It may give you a year or so until you have to give the problem any serious attention.

I recommend you use www.performancelub.com to get your Redline oils. Cheapest in Australia even including shipping.

You need 3.7L I think to fill up a 5 speed. So I'd just chuck in 4 Quarts and be done.

Also, you must drain out as much of the old oil as possible as the Redline wont like mixing with the remnants of your old oil still coating the internal walls of the gearbox and the gear. Contamination of the fresh Redline oil will make it go off faster. Let the old oil drain overnight if possible

forde · #13 25-08-2010, 05:17 PM

Start saving for six speed?

Mister Two · #14 25-08-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by forde

Start saving for six speed?

+1 Fuck yeah!

riceman1991 · #15 25-08-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by forde

Start saving for six speed?

haha was thinking that, would be a million times better. I'm thinking i may as well just start saving for an sti instead. Should have got one in the first place

cougermoon · #16 25-08-2010, 06:04 PM

still might be an idea to check the links etc before spending heaps.

riceman1991 · #17 25-08-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Two

Red Line light weight shock proof oil is very good in improving synchro performance if the crunching is not very bad. It may give you a year or so until you have to give the problem any serious attention.

I recommend you use www.performancelub.com to get your Redline oils. Cheapest in Australia even including shipping.

You need 3.7L I think to fill up a 5 speed. So I'd just chuck in 4 Quarts and be done.

Also, you must drain out as much of the old oil as possible as the Redline wont like mixing with the remnants of your old oil still coating the internal walls of the gearbox and the gear. Contamination of the fresh Redline oil will make it go off faster. Let the old oil drain overnight if possible

Cheers for the info i went to auto one and looked at this it was 180 for a 3.7L bottle. Hopefully it will be cheaper on the site you suggested, which one do you reccomend? heavy, lightweight or superlight???

Mister Two · #18 25-08-2010, 06:13 PM

Light weight shock proof. Blue Label.

mARC · #19 28-08-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossco

The redline will mask the worn out synchro......For awhile.

^^ Oldschool Penrith Oil and wood chip spec?

daveygravey · #20 28-08-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mARC

^^ Oldschool Penrith Oil and wood chip spec?

I see a gearbox for sale thread in the making buyer beware hahahah

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