Gearbox Noise - 3rd Gear

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Law_
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Gearbox Noise - 3rd Gear

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Hi Guys. My stock 1997 S40 Gearbox (170.000kms) brings me here:

I have troubles with the gear engaging at 3rd when changing from 2nd or 4rd revving above 3000 rpm.
There is always a scratch noise.
On the other hand, when letting the revs come down, and change slowly, the gear engaging does not scratch

The car had a long stop time this winter, do you think the Honda Gearbox Oil is dead?

The clutch state is unknown but gear change on rev-limitter is normally not a problem.
I will check the current oil level, inspect it and bring some news.
I am concerned that the gear selector might be the problem.
Do you have similar experience?

Best regards

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saxophonias
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Re: Gearbox Noise - 3rd Gear

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maybe the 3rd gear's synchro? Change oil for sure and add some motorkote as a temporary solution!

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Saxophonias, thanks for keeping the board alive !
News: New Honda MTF Oil - Gearbox behaves the same.
S20 Tranny from D16Z6 range from 60 - 120eur here, so this will be definitely fitted.

I never thought the gearbox could fail like that !
Maybe the long winter stop (around 6 months) ruined the oil on the gearbox?
Best Regards

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That would be an upgrade! ;)

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Already bought ! 100eur and I can collect it today.
Searching for a flywhell nowww :D

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get a fidanza you can find it for as chaep as 120e in ebay

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