ezzy1

Just to start off , hello new to the forum

Recently bought a 2003 wrx with a few mods running around 325bhp .

First of my problems is 4th gear grinds at the high end , obv syncro worn but iv read on a lot of forums that if you can get it before it gets badly damaged by using different oils ? Just wondering if I can save it before it gets so bad , only grinds at around 6000rpm or more ..

Secondly while reversing I get like a burning smell in the cabin which I can't tell where it's coming from ? Common problem.?

Also in the wrong catergory but every shock knocks or something around it , possibly top mounts ?

Any help would be great thanks

Pigman149

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I would say its clutch you can smell mine does it to

ezzy1

It is quite annoying I must say and smelly , have you replaced clutch yet ?

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

I was expecting so much more with that thread title, lol.

As above chances are it's the clutch that's giving off the smell, Redline shockproof is a good oil for hiding gearbox issues just bear in mind just because you can't feel/hear it anymore doesn't mean you won't have problems at a later date

ezzy1

Hi thanks for the reply

The redline shockproof ? Do you mix it with other fluid as a ratio like iv seen others do or just full box with it ?
Should it hide it or will I still feel it

oilman

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Hi

This should help with the grinding.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1022-red...il-75w-90.aspx

You can't guarantee it will make things 100% better, but it should help.

Cheers

Tim

ezzy1

Would you recommend doing the full box with it ?

oilman

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Hi

Yes, it's an oil, not an additive.

Cheers

Tim

ezzy1

Ok tim thanks for that ! Is it ok to mix just iv seen a lot of recommendations for synchromesh

oilman

iTrader: (9)

Hi

It's okay to mix, but diluting the Shockproof with another oil will make it less effective.

Cheers

Tim

Pigman149

iTrader: (1)

[QUOTE=ezzy1;11384775]It is quite annoying I must say and smelly , have you replaced clutch yet ?[/

The clutch had been replaced when I got it to a paddle/organic clutch, if I slip the clutch for a second or to it stinks, but the clutch bites very well and does not slip once engaged.