Peter B
Member
Hi all
I recently had the engine and box out of my 2000. Now back in but gearbox is really cranky and notchy. With engine off I can change the gears but can still feel the notchiness. However, when driving I can scarcely get her into 2nd gear, except by double de-clutching. Once she's in 3rd or 4th she zooms along but basically unable to change from 3rd to 2nd and almost impossible from 1st to 2nd. I have checked the clutch adjustment, which seems ok, overhauled the slave cylinder and did a fairly careful clutch bleed. I sort of assume that it is a clutch problem, eg not disengaging correctly but could it be worn syncro rings or something? Have also read somewhere that if the engine and box are not lined up dead straight this can cause problems. Any suggestions most welcome before I bite the bullet and hand her over to a 'professional' for repair......
I recently had the engine and box out of my 2000. Now back in but gearbox is really cranky and notchy. With engine off I can change the gears but can still feel the notchiness. However, when driving I can scarcely get her into 2nd gear, except by double de-clutching. Once she's in 3rd or 4th she zooms along but basically unable to change from 3rd to 2nd and almost impossible from 1st to 2nd. I have checked the clutch adjustment, which seems ok, overhauled the slave cylinder and did a fairly careful clutch bleed. I sort of assume that it is a clutch problem, eg not disengaging correctly but could it be worn syncro rings or something? Have also read somewhere that if the engine and box are not lined up dead straight this can cause problems. Any suggestions most welcome before I bite the bullet and hand her over to a 'professional' for repair......