Gearbox problem

1. kat_cam85 L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 Preston Posts: 42 Saxo VTR MK V reg (99) GOLD .... Tinted windows, c

   #1 1st December 2007, 16:26

   Help!! I have a MK 2 Saxo VTR and I'm having problems with the gearbox, i'll list these as follows and hopefully someone will have come across the same problem:
   
   1) Gearbox was suddenly v.stiff and wouldn't go into 2nd gear.
   
   2) The car now sounds a bit like a milk-float, a bit whiny.
   
   3) I can get the car into gear but it'll defo stiff, it always has been stiff but now it's even worse......
   
   Is this a new gearbox job or does it sound more like a clutch problem? And does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could do to prolong the gearbox if it's on it's way out?
   
   Thanks!!
2. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #2 1st December 2007, 16:57

   Maybe your gearbox release bearing. Gonna be costly to change though
3. kat_cam85 L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 Preston Posts: 42 Saxo VTR MK V reg (99) GOLD .... Tinted windows, c

   #3 1st December 2007, 17:02

   Thanks for posting a reply... How much do you think for the bearing? And can I do this myself? I'm guessing the box would have to be removed from the car so it can be looked at properly. Looked into getting a new gearbox but after looking into the prices (£250-£400) I've been looking more into cheaper options!!
4. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #4 1st December 2007, 19:36

   do it your self its easy once get going!
5. Maxwell Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Turin, Italy Posts: 2238 Fiesta ST-2, Saxo VTS ph2

   #5 1st December 2007, 19:53

   yes mate these guys are right...sound like the release bearing
   
   would take ya about an hour or so to sort out!
   
   if its still hard to get in gear...look into getting new gearlinkages too
6. Crunkers Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v

   #6 2nd December 2007, 12:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kat_cam85 Thanks for posting a reply... How much do you think for the bearing? And can I do this myself? I'm guessing the box would have to be removed from the car so it can be looked at properly. Looked into getting a new gearbox but after looking into the prices (£250-£400) I've been looking more into cheaper options!!

   The price you quoted there, is that fitted? Cos £250 for a gearbox fitting is brilliant. Good luck mate, hope you get it sorted
7. kat_cam85 L-plater Joined: Oct 2007 Preston Posts: 42 Saxo VTR MK V reg (99) GOLD .... Tinted windows, c

   #7 3rd January 2008, 19:41

   Sorry, late reply!!!! The price was just for the gearbox! But you know what some garages are like for taking a big cut for the parts! Dodgy buggers aren't they, don't go to Citroen ever, anyone!! (They'd probably charge about a grand knowing them )
8. stalkah66 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Evesham Posts: 949 3x mk1 Saxo VTR's 1x 1987 mk2 xr2

   #8 3rd January 2008, 21:35

   The release bearing sounds at fault
   Lucky for you this is not actually part of the gearbox and can be replaced without replacing the gearbox, infact the release bearing comes with the clutch normally. Whilst doing the release bearing I tend to do the clutch at the same time to keep costs down in the long run.
   If you've got the tools its not too hard a job to do, will take a little longer than an hour as previously stated tho.
9. nathan187 Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 milton keynes Posts: 1 citroen saxo 1.4l west coast

   #9 15th April 2009, 17:10

   im having problems with my 1.4 westcoast, but mine wont go into gear at tall, unless the engine is switch off, any solutions would be helpful many thanks.
10. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

    #10 15th April 2009, 17:17

    My syncrorings were broken. So i had to get a 2nd hand gearbox and with geting a new gearbox i got a new clutch also. These both came to £200 and then i got them fitted at work for a charge of a maccy d's for 3 ppl haha. But if you dont know anyone to fit you a new gearbox (if thats what your going to need) then it will cost around the price of £200. So all together your looking at £400
11. VTS_Em Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cornwall Posts: 122 '51 Saxo VTS - Maritious Blue

    #11 16th December 2010, 15:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nathan187 im having problems with my 1.4 westcoast, but mine wont go into gear at tall, unless the engine is switch off, any solutions would be helpful many thanks.

    my friends 1.1 box is having exactly the same problem.. if you get any info, let me know, would be appreciated but im hazarding a guess its the release bearing (at worst case the actual box)
12. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

    #12 16th December 2010, 17:29

    Mandyslover on here charges a very competitive price for a clutch+box jobby. not too far from you too
13. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

    #13 16th December 2010, 17:31

    and its a valeo clutch,not some mickey moue ebay shite we fit lol