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Grinding into 3rd gear

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DHRIDER43, Jul 31, 2012.

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  1. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:07 PM
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    Chris2009

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    Is it just grinding when cold? I assume you’ve tried using synthetic GL4 transmission fluid?
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    Yes, I put 2 different kinds of trans fluid in and still no improvement. Only happens when it’s cold, or for the first several miles.
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    Had similar issues, with 2nd gear however, on the 2.7 5spd on cold mornings. 2nd would grind a little occasionally but consistently you’d have to apply a lot of force to put it in 2nd. The Ford XT-Q5-MS GL4 synthetic MT oil seems to have fixed my issues (knock on wood). It’s been a little warmer since I did the swap but cold mornings don’t seem to be a problem anymore, shifting is pretty smooth immediately.
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    After I did my MT 90 swap it took a while for everything to get settled. Haven’t had any issues since. Good luck.
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    I think bottom line is GL4 works better in 2nd Gen MT’s for most.
     
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  6. May 27, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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    DHRyder,
    Did you find resolution with this. I’ve a 2000 I’m trying to nurse along and though a five speed thought same thing may apply. I can’t even get or keep it in 3rd but sounds like a retainer arm may be a first approach. If you there?
     
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