There has to be SOMETHING out there that is equal or better than the GM Synchromesh, anyone have any ideas? What kind of weight does the Syncromesh have, like 75w50 or something? Can we use a synthetic with an equal weight? Mine is probably a good 1 fill quart low and its howling quite a bit... just in neutral, you let the clutch go and it whines quite a bit. Hoping topping off the fluid works.
So yeah.. equivalents of GM Synchromesh.... anyone?
Just buy the correct fluid, Synchromesh.
Kardain wrote:Pennzoil Synchromesh
this, since pennzoil is who makes the synchromesh you'd buy at the dealership anyway.
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Thanks guys... Now where would you go for this pennzoil product? I'm in canada, so that may be difficult
any auto parts store that sells pennzoil can get it, universal part number 3501.
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And, syncromesh is closer to 5w30 engine oil anyway (which I think is close to 75/80W gear oil -> see here at a motorcycle forum for comparison of engine oil vs gear oil
http://hdforums.com/forum/oil-and-oil-related-topics/45785-engine-oil-vs-gear-oil.html )
Except syncromesh isn't 5w30, it is similar in its viscosity but has slightly different wear characteristics that make it more suitable for a gearbox.
People have used ATF in j-body transaxles with success as well.
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squisher00z24 wrote:And, syncromesh is closer to 5w30 engine oil anyway (which I think is close to 75/80W gear oil -> see here at a motorcycle forum for comparison of engine oil vs gear oil http://hdforums.com/forum/oil-and-oil-related-topics/45785-engine-oil-vs-gear-oil.html )
Except syncromesh isn't 5w30, it is similar in its viscosity but has slightly different wear characteristics that make it more suitable for a gearbox.
People have used ATF in j-body transaxles with success as well.
Ignoring the first part of your statement, the people who use ATF in J-bodies with success have the Getrag trans, which specs ATF from the factory.
Synchromesh can only be synchromesh.....that is it.
Most parts stores, even in Canada, should carry it.
