grinding in third gear

[Smaug]

hey all
last few days car has made some grinding noises on occasion when i put it into third. only when i go 2nd to third...hasnt happened from 4th to 3rd yet....any ideas what this is?
thanks muchly,
steve

 

[Legendary]

Sounds like the syncros (sp?) are going. It's usually the 2nd to 3rd that goes out the most. There is nothing you can do at this point accept go to a shop and get it fixed.

 

[Smaug]

thanks. ill get that checked out
steve

 

[90mustangGT]

Yup, that's it, the syncros are going out. Start saving for a new one. Your tranny will last a while w/o syncs but the grinding into gear will take it's toll.