leaking oil and notchy gearbox

1. saxclusive Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 6

   #1 8th July 2010, 13:29

   hi guys and girls
   
   just registered to the site, brilliant website and i have already found loads of useful things
   
   two questions to start and any answers would be appreciated.
   
   i have had my saxo exclusive 1.4 for about 4months.
   
   i have noticed an oil leak and i had the rubber seal around the top of the rocker box replaced. this seemed to fix the problem but now the leak has started again. i looked yesterday and it looks as though the seal that was replaced has started buckling/bending outwards away from the back of the box which looks like where the oil is coming from. any suggestions why this would be happening?
   
   also, my gearbox seems only what i can describe as "notchy" especially going from 1st to 2nd. sometimes its fine but other times its a right pain to get into 2nd. i either have to change it slowly or if i do it fast i can hear a big clunk, which doesnt sound good.
   
   i have booked it into the garage for next week and was wondering if anyone could think what might be wrong with it and suggest how much parts may cost, as i appreciate that labour costs vary from place to place.
   
   many thanks guys
   
2. saxclusive Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 6

   #2 8th July 2010, 13:45

   also i have just had a new clutch fitted so i know its not that
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 8th July 2010, 14:23

   Check the metal baffle plate under the rocker cover isn`t bent mine was & the seal wasn`t sitting flush with the head causing a leak.
   
   Steve.
4. saxclusive Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 6

   #4 8th July 2010, 14:40

   cheers i will look into that
   
   any diea about that gearbox?
   
   ta
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 8th July 2010, 16:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxclusive cheers i will look into that any diea about that gearbox? ta

   Sorry mate I know nothing about gearboxes.
   
   
   Steve.
6. russelldav Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 223

   #6 8th July 2010, 17:46

   Gearbox could be a variety of things (I have same problem even though I've replaced clutch). Common problems are worn thrust bearing, linkages or there's a rubber ball that can come off the end of the linkage arm apparantly. Obviously it could also just be a worn/knackered box which there isn't much you can do about :o(
   
   Out of interest how much did it set you back to have the engine seal replaced?
7. BobCm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.

   #7 8th July 2010, 19:43

   Hi and welcome,
   
   The notchy gear change can be a worn synchro - really expensive from Citroen and a secondhand or reconditioned one may be a more cost effective option. It could be the gearbox is low on oil and damage has happened.
   
   As Russel says, if you are lucky it can be the linkages but this usually causes the gear stick to feel loose and move around alot, but it is a common problem.
8. saxclusive Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 6

   #8 9th July 2010, 12:24

   it cost me only like a fivver for the new seal around the rocker head but it looks for some reason like it is causing the leak again, a bit strange after only about 2 months.