Grinding Gearbox
 

Hey guys

I have a 1999 Audi A3 1.8 and whenever I change from 2nd to 3rd at high rpm the gearbox grinds terribly. Any ideas on what this is?

Regards

RE: Grinding Gearbox
 

worn synchro

RE: Grinding Gearbox
 

could it be the revs are too high after all it wasn't designed to change gear in 2nd-3rd at that rpm perhaps your over doing it?

RE: Grinding Gearbox
 

Like 5k rpm.

Thanks though :)

And there is no 6 speed I could replace it with hey? Just out of curiosity.

RE: Grinding Gearbox
 

5k is about slipping the clutch in those gears for maximum tread torque to the road and not wise, 6 speed is for cruising the motorways so would be useless to you;)