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 Gearbox giving me grief!!!
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ash_pearce
Level 1 User

Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 38

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:35 pm

hi all another prob...

when my engine gets up to temp, it feels like really rough to change gears especially 4th to 5th. the best way of describing is like its got sand/grit between the gears. sounds daft i know, any ideas??


thanks Smile
Riker
Level 1 User

Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Posts: 39

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:50 pm

Checking/changing gearbox oil could be a good start...
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:51 pm

sounds like clutch drag as well
Laine_16v
Level 6 User

Joined: 16 Dec 2005
Posts: 145

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:57 pm

On the topic of gearboxes, am i OK to go out any buy some autmatic tranmision fluid for my gearbox?

I heard its better than the normal gearbox oil?
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:12 pm

auto box oil is just fine.
Laine_16v
Level 6 User

Joined: 16 Dec 2005
Posts: 145

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:17 pm

Whats better to use though?
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:19 pm

I use auto if its handy
ash_pearce
Level 1 User

Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 38

Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:52 am

right ill give the oil a change first and take it from there

cheers Smile
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