gearbox issues

1. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #1 18th May 2010, 11:47

   right where do i start
   
   about 3 weeks ago i got someone to change the clutch as the release bearing was chewing it up,
   
   about 2 weeks ago the gears started to be a bit notchy in 3rd but i didnt think nothing of it, and now gradually all gears are getting really notchy except fifth gear, i have adjusted the clutch cable, topped the gearbox up with oil and the linkages look in good condition from what i can see,
   
   i can quite easily see this being a new gearbox needed but just thought id ask if it could be something reaaly little(wishful thinking)
   
   when the car gets warm (about 30 mins driving) it is quite easy to put into gear but still a little notchy but when its cold it feels like i have to ram it in. which i hate doing.
   
   when the engine is off the gears are real easy to put into gear its just when im driving and the oil is cold
   
   gear box is a bit leaky but not dripping any oil anywhere
   
   any help would be great
2. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #2 18th May 2010, 14:01

   could it be the clutch wasnt done properly, it was one of them shite transmech ones
3. vtss Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Eire/west drayton Posts: 364 gold vts(R.I.P) R33 gts-t. :-)

   #3 18th May 2010, 14:56

   dont take the chance,get a new box and hope the clutch is still ok
4. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #4 19th May 2010, 15:28

   i dont think its the clutch as its ok when the gearbox oil gets warm, just feels like any other 13 year old french gearbox(bit notchy)
   
   when the oil is cold im having to put into neutral and lets the revs go down then change gear and its not so crunchy when going into gear
5. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #5 21st May 2010, 13:31

   ive been told it could be a extremely strecthed clutch cable and not disengaging properly
   
   im confused :-/
6. matty_h Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Sawbridgeworth , Hertfordshire Posts: 302 Mk1 possi blue vtr (sold) Mk2 Jewish gold vtr

   #6 21st May 2010, 19:32

   have you tryd slacking off the clutch cable if you heard that?
7. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #7 21st May 2010, 21:39

   yep, tried that bro, pop round tomorrow. going to change the box and stick a new clutch in, 'many hands make light work and all that'
8. sssaaaxxxooo Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 105 Silver mk2 vts

   #8 22nd May 2010, 22:50

   I have a similar problem with my box, although yours sounds a bit worse tbh. Mine is leaky and is starting to get more stiff when changing gear. I'm taking it to a decent garage run by my dads mate on monday, I'll let you know what they say..
9. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

   #9 22nd May 2010, 23:01

   cheers fella, appreciate it
10. sssaaaxxxooo Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 105 Silver mk2 vts

    #10 24th May 2010, 21:02

    linkages are on the way out on mine which caused the stiffness. Seals had gone on the drive shaft as well so oil was leaking on the exhaust and causing it to smell.
11. BobCm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.

    #11 24th May 2010, 21:16

    Hi,
    
    It sounds like your new release bearing may not be fitted correctly. It may have moved when the gearbox was put back on the engine. It is very easily for this to happen.
    
    If so, then you will not be able to adjust the clutch to get it to fully disengage and hence have trouble selecting gears.
    
    Have a good look at the release bearing when you remove the box and take it from there.
    
    Bob
12. ahoward87 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Hertfordshire Posts: 456 mk1 saxo vts

    #12 27th May 2010, 11:16

    thanks bob, will do