The car pops out of 3rd 1 out 10 times and it's a little hard to shift into reverse, no grinding whatsoever. When it kicks out it depends on the stress, sometimes it kicks out very lightly and sometimes it shoots out hard. So after trying to fix everything outside of the transmission (all engine/transmission mounts, new transmission oil, new shifter bushing and linkage/added 3rd link), the only possible reason for it to pop out of third gear, is inside the transmission itself. I assume it's just worn out synchros as it is a 2002 protege, and I've read that it has some weak components in there. Though I did see in a different website that the components were upgraded in Feb 14, 2002 and my car was manufactured in "03/02", which I hope means March 2nd, not the Japanese way of saying February 3rd.
My question is, what options do I have to fix this issue? Is it as simple enough as replacing the synchros? or would I have to find a new shift fork? If I get a different used transmission wont I just run into this problem down the line? Sorry for all the questions but if this car screws up on me then I wont be able to get another car for a good while. Thanks!
My question is, what options do I have to fix this issue? Is it as simple enough as replacing the synchros? or would I have to find a new shift fork? If I get a different used transmission wont I just run into this problem down the line? Sorry for all the questions but if this car screws up on me then I wont be able to get another car for a good while. Thanks!