[danbeckmann]

I have a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi and I keep hearing about the problems in 2nd gear...that the grinding will go away as the car warms up, but mine is just the opposite. It runs smooth when cold, but grinds throughout the rest of the day. I'm also told that synthetic oil will fix that as well...again, I've not found that to be the case. Any suggestions?

 

[enjoythemusic]

Get the shifter aligned. Could also be the bushings in the shifter linkage need to be replaced.

 

[Ferrari328GT]

2nd Gear

Please see the post I just entered under "Classic Models". Your problem is unusual, but I have a possible answer. When I bought the synchro ring from GT Car Parts, they told me they have a bunch of used transmissions, and they all have worn blocker rings - on the inside. The inside grooves have worn off, so the O.D of the blocker ring hits the gear before the inside spins the gear up to speed. I wonder if yours works better when cold because the oil is thick enough to spin the gear first, but not when the oil warms up. Just a theory. -Steve

 

[Maranellohouse]

I have the same problem with 5th to 4th at the moment, I believe it's the bulk ring. I intend to replace it over the winter all being well.

 

[miketuason]

Very common for all 308, the solution is to change gear oil to the “Redline MTL” and this will allow you to shift when engine is cold and gets better as it warms up.