grinding noise coming from manual gearbox when in fifth gear

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
194,000 MILES
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GNC625
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grinding noise coming from manual gearbox when in fifth gear
Sep 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Sounds like 5th gear needs to be replaced. Grinding noises are very bad. You MAY be able to get a little more mileage out of the gearbox by flushing it and refilling it with new gear oil.
Sep 20, 2011 at 11:39 PM
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