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maddriver9

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Post #1
havin some trouble with gear change from 1st into 2nd at hi revs. it crunchs if you let it hit the limiter, just wondered if it could be the sincrowmesh or something else,or if any1 else has had a similer problem and if its an easy fix as i dont really wont to start striping down the gear box for nothin
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Posted 8th May 2008 at 00:30
scottie

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Dont hit the limiter?Wink

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 01:02
maddriver9

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yeah but it shouldnt do it any way even if i only rev to 6800 it still crunches but not in any other gears

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 01:08
mankee

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Post #4
Shagged syncro. Gearboxes often get raped changing from first into second at high revs and the syncros get hammered.
Posted 8th May 2008 at 02:30
miles

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It's more than likly the spring clip on the hub, The syncro's very rarely give any problems

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 03:30
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miles wrote:
It's more than likly the spring clip on the hub, The syncro's very rarely give any problems


Spring clip? affect gearchange?

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 04:39
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mabgti wrote:
miles wrote:
It's more than likly the spring clip on the hub, The syncro's very rarely give any problems


Spring clip? affect gearchange?



Spring clip on the syncro-hub, not the wheel hub Laugh

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 05:43
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mabgti wrote:
miles wrote:
It's more than likly the spring clip on the hub, The syncro's very rarely give any problems


Spring clip? affect gearchange?



Laugh my ass off

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Posted 8th May 2008 at 05:48
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Another vote for the spring clip on the syncho-hub. Yes

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Posted 11th May 2008 at 06:53
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Rather than start a new thread, decided an almighty resurrection was in order Wink

Essentially I'm having a similar problem, though not letting it hit the limiter by any stretch of the imagination!

I recently changed the gearbox oil (75w80) Halfords own brand - will this stuff be utter cack? Would it be recommended that I get some stuff from a dealer?

If it turns out to the spring clip on the sychro hub - how would I go about fixing this? A search didn't appear to throw up any answers...

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Posted 16th Apr 2010 at 18:47
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my old 6 used to do it. i just changed the clutch and all was fine.

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Posted 17th Apr 2010 at 23:25
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Worn gear linkages can cause notchy gear changes/selection. Even new ones don't last long. I changed gear linkages 3 years ago (30,000 miles) and they were worn. The new linkages transformed gear changes/selection again and removed any trace of notchyness. Lubricating the control return arm and rubber ball and the selection bar also helps.
Posted 18th Apr 2010 at 00:58
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Ok, cheers guys - thanks for the replies. It seems like it could be a number of things, but I'll probably start with the gear linkages. Then it'll be clutch or looking at the synchro hub spring, though still not exactly clear what this is!

I'll try to remember to update this thread if and when I get the problem resolved.

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Posted 18th Apr 2010 at 23:41
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to do the syncro hub spring will be a gearbox off and strip job, to do the clucth and then the gearbox build at a later date will be very labour intensive, best just get the box done and fit a new clutch at the same time
Posted 19th Apr 2010 at 00:24
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You can change the clip leaving the box in place, I;ve done a couple like this before but not the easiest of things to do.

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Posted 19th Apr 2010 at 01:42
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maddriver9 wrote:
just wondered if it could be the sincrowmesh


Got to say i laughed Laugh my ass off

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Posted 19th Apr 2010 at 04:31
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LOL
Posted 19th Apr 2010 at 14:57
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can you get the clip on its own like you can with the MA box? (IIRC...) not on my own computer so I can't check SB LOL

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Posted 19th Apr 2010 at 16:38
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Right, changed the gear linkages today with Miles'/PugRacing ones. Getting those clips in was a bit of bugger though - my patience was wearing thin by the end!

While the overall feel of the changes is better, feeling more direct (less 'give' in the throw), I still have the same crunching when making a quick 1st to 2nd change...

So it look like I'll need to get the gearbox off and change the clutch. I've never done this before, nor have I done any of the jobs that I've done over the last few months before, but have gained some confidence. Though changing the clutch should be relatively straight-forward (if a little labour intensive) from what I've read and from what I understand, the syncro hub spring - what's the deal with this? Will this involve opening up the gearbox itself? Any advice is welcome.

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Posted 25th Apr 2010 at 23:58
orta

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I'm also getting a wee bit of crunching on shift. I've got a stiff clutch, but not as bad as some, so I think it may be this linkage issue? I'm not technically minded in any sense of the imagination. So if I asked my garage to change he gear linkages they'd know exactly what I meant and needed?

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Posted 9th May 2010 at 23:20
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orta wrote:
I'm also getting a wee bit of crunching on shift. I've got a stiff clutch, but not as bad as some, so I think it may be this linkage issue? I'm not technically minded in any sense of the imagination. So if I asked my garage to change he gear linkages they'd know exactly what I meant and needed?


Absolutely. Though I changed the gear linkages myself, I still consider myself to be a bit of a novice. The 'Idoit's Guide' may go something like this: the gear linkages are what connect the gear stick to the gearbox. There are 3 of them, 2 short ones and one long one. They connect to the gearbox's selector forks (my term - not sure if this is the official term mind you) by way of rubber bushes that are integrated into the gear links themselves. These bushes, like any rubber bushes, degrade over time, meaning one will have more 'play' or slack when attempting to change gear. New ones will eliminate this and make gear changes fell more direct, i.e. less like stirring custard!

Reading someones's guide to changing the gear linkages here suggested that the hardest part was to remove the old ones adding a top tip which was to use a suitable-sized spanner to prise them off the metal balls on the selector forks. This was then quite easy. Fitting the new ones was slightly fiddly since I bought the bushless upgraded items (from Miles on here).

I would suggest taking the battery tray out as this gives you loads of room to work in.

I still intend to change the clutch as the gear linkages themselves haven't eradicated my problem... Let us know how you get on.

Cheers
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Posted 10th May 2010 at 02:45
smithers

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Got a similair issue with selecting gears but onl yafter a bit of a run when the oil has had a chance to heat up.

T'is very notchy going through the gears and grinds going into reverse.
Oil has recently been changed for pug stuff and has Miles linkages.
Can get all gears + reverse no problem when the car is cold.

Any sugestions?? Thinking of changing the clutch cable first.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2012 at 12:36
smithers

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Update: not had a chance to change anything but problem has become worse today - ended up having to turn the engine off in order to select a gear at a junction - slipped into gear fine with engine off. What do ya'll reckon clutch or this spring thingymabob?

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Posted 27th Jan 2012 at 21:58
footah212

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smithers wrote:
Update: not had a chance to change anything but problem has become worse today - ended up having to turn the engine off in order to select a gear at a junction - slipped into gear fine with engine off. What do ya'll reckon clutch or this spring thingymabob?

Cheers Thumbs up


I'm no mechanic but if your having to switch off the engine then it sounds like the clutch to me

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Posted 27th Jan 2012 at 22:06
footah212

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My gears are good apart fro a hard downshift(track day) into 3rd gear, I asume this to be the 3rd gear sincro mesh. Is this correct?

Edit : Its a lot better if i blip the throttle first

If your a novice i would not recommend opening up a gearbox , just buy a second hand low mileage one.

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