Protege - Grinding Gears

Mindcore · 09-05-2007, 07:19 PM

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Mazdaspeed Protege
Issue: Grinding Gears.
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What: Just when you start to take off and try to show off, you go into second and "KKKKKKKKKKRRRRRRRRRRRRRNCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CHHH H". You just grinded. Good job!

Why: Again, welcome to the Protege transmission. It's not meant for speed shifting at all.

How To Fix: Take it easy on the transmission. I've been through two clutches and one transmission in under 32,000 miles. Thankfully they covered it under warranty. This tranny is *not* solid. Just because one member has had it covered does not mean you will, too.

Also, changing to a synthetic transmission fluid has helped some. There's also the Kartboy shifter bushings. Some people have said it's helped while some have said it's made it worse. It all depends on your driving style. A short shifter may also help here.

Kartboy Shifter Bushings will also help the feel of the shifter and remove the "play" enabling more precise shifts. More information available at kartboy dot com.

TSB: Not available.

09-05-2007, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Protege - Grinding Gears -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mazdaspeed Protege Issue: Grinding Gears. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What: Just when you start to take off and try to show off, you go into second and "KKKKKKKKKKRRRRRRRRRRRRRNCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CHHH H". You just grinded. Good job! Why: Again, welcome to the Protege transmission. It's not meant for speed shifting at all. How To Fix: Take it easy on the transmission. I've been through two clutches and one transmission in under 32,000 miles. Thankfully they covered it under warranty. This tranny is not solid. Just because one member has had it covered does not mean you will, too. Also, changing to a synthetic transmission fluid has helped some. There's also the Kartboy shifter bushings. Some people have said it's helped while some have said it's made it worse. It all depends on your driving style. A short shifter may also help here. Kartboy Shifter Bushings will also help the feel of the shifter and remove the "play" enabling more precise shifts. More information available at kartboy dot com. TSB: Not available. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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