Anybody have an idea why my car grinds in 1st and 2nd on a cold startup? It's a daily thing.

Could it be the tranny fliud? Or shift linkage?

Once the car is warm it's not really a probelm only when it's cold.

Syncros... Time for a rebuild!

Even my Evo gets really notchy in the cold weather before she warms. Doesn't grind though. You might want to try a different transmission oil before committing to a transmission rebuild. I suggest Pennzoil syncromesh, but I've also heard good things about BG syncroshift and Redline and mixtures thereof.

Sorry... didn't mean to scare you. The right tranny fluid can help a lot. I've good luck with GM Syncromesh. In the long run though, you'll probably end up needing to replace those syncros. Slo-Pony is supposed to do a great job at rebuilding trannies at a VERY resonable price.... I'll find out for sure this weekend.

Pennzoil syncromesh = GM syncromesh
Pennzoil syncromesh price < GM synchromesh price

Ahhhh.... very good... where might we find this super lubricant for trannies?

Autozone! I've got 2 extra quarts sitting in my garage.

I got my last batch at advanced auto. They might have it at autozone as well.

EDIT: There ya go. Mark beat me to it

If that's the fact I'm going to have to thank Twin Turbo for the great deal I got on this car...

First Turbo seals are shot

now.....

Possibly the Syncros.


That will be twice I've been told these pieces are good and they are really not. I will have it check out ASAP.