3rd gear grinding

2005 Tacoma with a 6 speed manual transmission.

About every other time I shift into 3rd gear, it grinds. It doesn’t do it in any other gears. It doesn’t take a bunch of extra force to get it in gear, but it does grind.

The pivot seat bushing is out, so I was thinking that could be causing it so I have the bushing kit for the shift lever on order.

Do you guys think that will fix it?

 

Mine does the same. I’ve done a good amount of reading and I’m positive my 3rd gear synchro is worn.

 

What fluid are you running?

 

Syncro more than likely.
Do you rest your hand on the shifter when driving? That will wear a syncro out rapidly.

 

It can be fixed or replace the transmission. Good luck.

 

I figure the direction in which you apply pressure while resting your hand probably makes a difference, do you know which direction is the worst?

 

I would assume you are correct about the direction aspect. As to which direction I have no idea.

 

3rd gear grinds in mine too sometimes. I think it's just the syncro being worn out. Changing the gear oil may help a bit though

 

Try running some heavier gear oil like lucas 85w140

 

Funny, in mine only 2nd gear ever grinds. And only when downshifting form 3rd in 4LO. Never otherwise. But I have the 5spd.

 

Same, that's common for the 5 speeds. I find that if I pause for a quick second in neutral before shifting it will prevent a sticky shift.

 

Mine will grind only when its cold. Started after changing fluid and replacing with Redline.

 

Different trans but yes if I easily slide it in, it doesn't grind even if cold.

 

Sounds like a keeper

 

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