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HLxDrummer · 04-11-2008, 09:29 PM

I would recommend the Redline, or the GL-4 stuff someone recommends (Blue 1G VR4 on here) I think it's Amsoil. I have no hard facts but I wouldn't risk the Synchromesh, it seems like some people have more material/metals drain out of the transaxle using that fluid.

As far as the clutch, I would adjust it to where it should be, but if that was the problem all of the gears would grind wouldn't they? Hopefully that plus a fluid change helps but sooner or later they'll probably be on they're way out.

You can also try to double-clutch downshift from now on to help save the synchros and see if those are the issue. That combined with a relatively slow upshift will be easier on them in general.

Good luck!

04-11-2008, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
HLxDrummer Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Drives: 3000GT, '71 Mustang Trader Rating: (0)	Re: damnit..please dont tell me I would recommend the Redline, or the GL-4 stuff someone recommends (Blue 1G VR4 on here) I think it's Amsoil. I have no hard facts but I wouldn't risk the Synchromesh, it seems like some people have more material/metals drain out of the transaxle using that fluid. As far as the clutch, I would adjust it to where it should be, but if that was the problem all of the gears would grind wouldn't they? Hopefully that plus a fluid change helps but sooner or later they'll probably be on they're way out. You can also try to double-clutch downshift from now on to help save the synchros and see if those are the issue. That combined with a relatively slow upshift will be easier on them in general. Good luck! __________________ 1994 3000GT SL - Old Daily Driver SOLD Go: 3SX Downpipe with Custom DP Back Exhaust, K&N Filter Show: 3SX Clear Corners, New Custom Paint 1993 VR4 with 150K miles - Daily Driver/Weekend Warrior/Sole Method of Transportation Go: eBay Tanabe Concept G Blue Replica TBE, HKS SSQV, Maximals TC Bracket, PST Two Piece Steel/Aluminum Driveshaft Monitoring: Palm M100 with MMCD, STRI X-Line Boost Gauge Maintenance: 120K with oil pump and main/rod bearings, MSD 8.5MM wires, NGK Platinum plugs, Redline/Castrol Fluids, New ECU, Lowes Pressure Tester, New IAC/PVC/etc. Show: '99 Garnish, Alan's Snake Eyes, Stealthy Wiper Mod, 3SX Aluminum Pedals