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Piotrsko · 11-12-2021, 08:45 AM

Traditionally, the synchros look burnt or obviously worn, so if you looked, there was probably nothing major amiss. AFAIK, thrashing a synchro only takes about 5 minutes of goofy driving, even on a brand new one. Once they get hot enough to refine the lube oil, they are done. Ask me how I know.

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Piotrsko Somewhat crazed Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 1826 miles WSW of Normal Posts: 4,057 Thanks: 464 Thanked 1,110 Times in 979 Posts	Traditionally, the synchros look burnt or obviously worn, so if you looked, there was probably nothing major amiss. AFAIK, thrashing a synchro only takes about 5 minutes of goofy driving, even on a brand new one. Once they get hot enough to refine the lube oil, they are done. Ask me how I know. __________________ casual notes from the underground:There are some "experts" out there that in reality don't have a clue as to what they are doing. Last edited by Piotrsko; 11-12-2021 at 10:26 AM..