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'81 308 GTSi 1st gear synchro is shot

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by raines, Jul 11, 2025.

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  1. raines

    raines Karting

    May 7, 2004
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    Raleigh, NC
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    Randy
    #1 raines, Jul 11, 2025
    My mechanic said there were bits of metal in the gearbox pan, and now diagnosed that it will not go into 1st gear. We are in Raleigh, NC and no one (not even Carolina Exotic) knows how to replace the 1st gear synchro. Someone mentioned it needs a hydraulic press to replace. Even called a full service shop, Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro and get crickets. Running out of options.

    First of all, is it all right to start in 2nd? I imagine this is not a good alternative, eventually wearing out the clutch even by "babying" it.

    Any videos or step-by-steps to do this? Thx!
     
  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky F1 World Champ
    Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

    Sep 18, 2002
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    #2 tbakowsky, Jul 11, 2025
    Yes..start in second. You will be just fine. It's odd that 1st sycro would be wrecked. It's normally 2nd that takes the beating.

    What I don't understand is the difficulty finding a repair facility willing to do the work. It's really not that bad of a job. Time consuming for sure, but not all that difficult..
     
  3. Ferrari Tech

    Ferrari Tech Formula 3

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    Wade Williams
    #3 Ferrari Tech, Jul 16, 2025
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