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2000GT

1967-1970 / Coupe / Japan

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Common Transmission and Driveline

Second Gear Synchro Wear

Symptoms

Crunching or grinding when shifting into second gear, particularly on aggressive downshifts. The synchromesh ring wears thin and can no longer match shaft speeds effectively.

Cause

Second gear takes the most abuse in normal driving, every downshift from third to second loads the synchro. On a car that may have been demonstrated at shows or driven enthusiastically by multiple owners over five decades, the second gear synchro wears.

Fix

Gearbox removal, disassembly, and synchro ring replacement.

Finding correct synchro rings requires specialist sourcing.

Cost: $3,000-7,000 AUD including removal, rebuild, and reinstallation.

Cost mentioned in fix
Cost: $3,000-7,000

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Oil System Leaks (Dry Sump)

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Ticking noise from the valve train at operating temperature, gradual loss of power, uneven cylinder performance.
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Overheating, coolant loss, visible corrosion on radiator fins, reduced cooling efficiency.
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