Ok my syncros arent doing so well, 4th gear grinds at high RPMs, first doesnt engage sometimes and 3rd is notchy sometimes. I have 46k on a 2003 Evo with the following drivetrain related mods:

Stainless steel clutch line
ACT HDSS Clutch w/ Stock flywheel
Redline MT90 in tranny and Royal Purple 75w90 in T/C
Short throw shifter
adjusted clutch pedal to get rid of free play
ES 8pc in car shifter bushings.

Thing is: the syncro issue came BEFORE all these mods, but the Dealership doesnt know that. Should i even bother going to the dealership about my syncros or will i just get my warranty voided?

 

I HIGHLY doubt they will cover it, I wouldn't waste my time, just suck it up and dish out the cash. If you knew about the prob before you installed all the aftermarket parts, why didnt you try to get it fixed then?

 

why not try it's not like you have a warranty left besides the tranny anyways.

 

hoenstly i think they might its not like u have a turbo upgrade u dont have much they probly wont know about the short shifter and bushings the yellow on the clutch is probly gone and will resemble the stock one... it really depends on how **** and crazy the dealer is...

 

I think you've "done too much" to the transmission for them to warranty it. Maybe you can find a place that will.

 

Yes they will, if you go to the right dealership. Try and find a mod friendly dealership around
you. Remember there's a TSB out for the synchros. I have a good relationship with my local
dealer and had mine replaced 2 weeks ago under warranty.

 

Those are very benign mods but they may blame the short throw shifter for your synchros going bad ... I'ld take it in if I were you, its not like you grenaded your tranny/tc ... let us know what happens

 

did you notice a big improvement after they fixed it?

 

ACT HDSS Clutch w/ Stock flywheel.... that is enough to kill your chances, even if they cannot find any hint of abuse.....even if you go to court, you will loose as you modded a part that has a direct relationship to your synchros.... well goodluck either way

 

from what i've heard the clutch will NOT void a warrranty as long as it was installed correctly, i mean my local dealership installed a friend's aftermarket clutch at the dealership. I mean the only thing im willing to put back is the Shifter, but i dont feel like taking the SS out, going to the dealer and have them say no,and come back home and reinstall the short shifter.

 

btw: how much do they charge on average to fix syncros? And whats TSB stand for?

 

TSB = technical service bulletin

As long as you have the stock flywheel and aftermarket clutch is not going to void your warranty. The clutch is a wearable item like tires ....

 

really, so what about the rest of my mods? if the dealer starts to BS me, will bringing up the TSB on the syncros help me out? i wanna go prepared for the worst to get my car serviced!

 

If there's a TSB on the synchros, then the warranty shouldn't even be an issue...