Gearbox is dying... Need option advice, 93WRX
08 March 2013, 08:36 PM
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Gearbox is dying... Need option advice, 93WRX
She's an oldie and needs some care...
The gearbox has always been a bit crunchy from 1st to 2nd but now 2nd to 3rd is a struggle, it makes a horrible crunching sound on over run and has a slight high pitched whine... so its dying.
I need some top scoobynet advice, hopefully APi will chip in to help me too.
I'm running about 320bhp and wont be pushing it more that 340bhp. What options do I have that are fairly cheap and easy?! I like the short ratios I have now, I dont want to have to change hubs but don't mind replacing the rear diff.
Is it possible to buy new synchros and bearings for my old box? I know you can get carbon ones for civics etc. I wouldn't mind rebuilding mine but are my issues likely to be caused by damaged gears? Or too much power for this age standard gear set?
I'm a bit weary of second hand boxes but cant afford the gearsets Ive seen advertised.
Thanks for any help,
Gaz
The gearbox has always been a bit crunchy from 1st to 2nd but now 2nd to 3rd is a struggle, it makes a horrible crunching sound on over run and has a slight high pitched whine... so its dying.
I need some top scoobynet advice, hopefully APi will chip in to help me too.
I'm running about 320bhp and wont be pushing it more that 340bhp. What options do I have that are fairly cheap and easy?! I like the short ratios I have now, I dont want to have to change hubs but don't mind replacing the rear diff.
Is it possible to buy new synchros and bearings for my old box? I know you can get carbon ones for civics etc. I wouldn't mind rebuilding mine but are my issues likely to be caused by damaged gears? Or too much power for this age standard gear set?
I'm a bit weary of second hand boxes but cant afford the gearsets Ive seen advertised.
Thanks for any help,
Gaz
08 March 2013, 09:47 PM
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She's an oldie and needs some care...
The gearbox has always been a bit crunchy from 1st to 2nd but now 2nd to 3rd is a struggle, it makes a horrible crunching sound on over run and has a slight high pitched whine... so its dying.
I need some top scoobynet advice, hopefully APi will chip in to help me too.
I'm running about 320bhp and wont be pushing it more that 340bhp. What options do I have that are fairly cheap and easy?! I like the short ratios I have now, I dont want to have to change hubs but don't mind replacing the rear diff.
Is it possible to buy new synchros and bearings for my old box? I know you can get carbon ones for civics etc. I wouldn't mind rebuilding mine but are my issues likely to be caused by damaged gears? Or too much power for this age standard gear set?
I'm a bit weary of second hand boxes but cant afford the gearsets Ive seen advertised.
Thanks for any help,
Gaz
The gearbox has always been a bit crunchy from 1st to 2nd but now 2nd to 3rd is a struggle, it makes a horrible crunching sound on over run and has a slight high pitched whine... so its dying.
I need some top scoobynet advice, hopefully APi will chip in to help me too.
I'm running about 320bhp and wont be pushing it more that 340bhp. What options do I have that are fairly cheap and easy?! I like the short ratios I have now, I dont want to have to change hubs but don't mind replacing the rear diff.
Is it possible to buy new synchros and bearings for my old box? I know you can get carbon ones for civics etc. I wouldn't mind rebuilding mine but are my issues likely to be caused by damaged gears? Or too much power for this age standard gear set?
I'm a bit weary of second hand boxes but cant afford the gearsets Ive seen advertised.
Thanks for any help,
Gaz
Call me Monday if you like, David APi 01926 614333
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13 March 2013, 12:26 PM
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I'll be in touch soon David, just need to sort out some other things. I do like the ratios in this box, just wish it was smoother and didn't whine so much!
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