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Location:
NSW
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: 3rd gear crunch
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Tue, 16 March 2004 04:35
 
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Yes... the E51 has reknowned weak synchros. They all go after about 120-150k of hard driving... Toyota realised they were shit and upgraded to a double synchro in later versions of the gearbaz as found in the 92-93+ NA SW20's (not sure on years so someone pls correct if I'm wrong.)
If you want to fix it? have the gearbox rebuilt using the newer synchros, Toyota can get these for you! But you will be looking at over a grand for the new 2,3,4 gear synchros and labour etc. to do the box. This will make a bulletproof gearbox that will last ages and cop a flogging.
A cheaper option is just do the troublesome synchro...(3) but i mean if you already got the box on a bench you may as well do the rest hey...
I have had nothing but good reports on the Redline oil... most claim that it quietens the box down alot and smoothes up the shift action considerably.
Depends...! If you plan on keeping it for a while rebuild the GB... other wise just run Redline oil till you sell it.
But I would advise... DON'T DO NOTHING or it will get worse!
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