Gearstick shaking in 2nd?

  1. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #1
    When i put it into 2nd and accelerate, there's a bit of shaking/vibrating through the gearstick and it can be felt by passengers slightly through the floor of the car.
    Any ideas? i was thinking it could be the gearbox seeing as it only happens in 2nd gear.

    thanks
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #2
    Yer sounds like gearbox on its way out, mine did for a while then the gearbox died
  3. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #3
    ive had this problem for a good year or two now though and the gearbox still works fine.

    Would i be wasting my money if i changed the gearbox mounts even though it might not even be them? Anyway to check for excess movement?
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others
    #4
    your saxo has developed Parkinsons bro. :/
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #5
    yer. try and rock the engine.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #6
    New mounts are cheap. It'd be silly not to
  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #7
    ok, so i gave the engine a little rock. It moves, but how much is too much lol? isnt it supposed to move?

    Also, what gearbox mount is most likely to wear? battery or rear one?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #8
    Both. Lower more so though, upper engine mount from a motorfactors will do then polyflex the lower one unless you want to keep it standard and vibration free. Either way they are cheap and will take an hour absolute maximum to fit
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #9
    about a tenner each from ebay.. not bad i suppose. Gutted if that doesnt solve it though lol
  10. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Dalbeattie Posts: 80 Saxo VTR Diablo Red
    #10
    £100 + for 2nd hand Gearbox,
    or £20+ for mount's.
    Know what I would spend my money on first.

    PS: Have you checked the oil level in the gearbox.
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Norm7446 View Post
    £100 + for 2nd hand Gearbox,
    or £20+ for mount's.
    Know what I would spend my money on first.

    PS: Have you checked the oil level in the gearbox.
    Can pick up a gearbox for £50.
  12. L-plater Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 39 Posi Blue 2002 VTR
    #12
    Did the mount change fix the problem?