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dnbutts Experienced

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dont know about the leak but the gear thing could be syncros. i read about it on here before. happens to me (common with 33s apparently) i get it when i shift down to quickly fron 5th to 4th.

when my car is cold that sometimes happens to me when i shift from 1st to seccond. Pretty annoying.

Krishy Grand Master

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dont know about the leak but the gear thing could be syncros. i read about it on here before. happens to me (common with 33s apparently) i get it when i shift down to quickly fron 5th to 4th.

thats weird....my car does that from 4th to 5th at high speeds....is that also syncro problem

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thats weird....my car does that from 4th to 5th at high speeds....is that also syncro problem

There is a tutorial on how to fix your tail light leak here...

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...eal+tail+lights

Pretty easy to follow... I've done it myself :P

EARMUFF Enthusiast

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It happens from 4th to fifth at higher speeds. (over 80Kmph). If I hit the clutch and let the revs drop a bit, it doesnt do it. Thanks for the light tip. I pikd tha car up last week, and found the boot with a puddle when i removed the mat.

jake33 Experienced

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yeah if you dont shift really quick and let the syncros match up with a more easier shift, then the shift should be quiet and clean, thats what i do from 5th to 4th anyway and theres no crunch. it doesnt bother me too much but im sure someone knows or can point you in the right direction of fixing it.

also make sure you got all that water out. dont want rust building and even mold :D

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