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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Car: 84 Z28
Engine: carb 305
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Why does my 3rd gear grind?

My car has a brand new clutch and i have the T6 tranny i think atleast thats what the guy who sold it to me siad.. every time i shift into third it grinds just a little but sometimes if i push the clutch really hard it wont. It also wont ever let me dowshift to third.. does anyone know what could be cuasing this problem?

Thanks in advance Kris
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u
Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318
Transmission: T-5 , 4 speed auto
Axle/Gears: 3.42 , ?
Re: Why does my 3rd gear grind?

sounds like the clutch is not fully dis-engageing . first check the fluid level for the clutch , then that the clutch pivot ball stud has not backed out . ( happened to me ) if that is not the problem , then ck. clutch arm and throw out bearing hook up . good luck
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Re: Why does my 3rd gear grind?

Thanks Uncle Tom
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