Important! : Stiff Gears and Linkages coming into contact with exhaust flange!

1. BennMurray Newbie Joined: May 2010 Gersa, Caithness Posts: 4 Clio Cup 182 Mini Cooper 1275cc Citroen Saxo VTS

   #1 7th January 2013, 14:49

   As the title says, just bought a VTS with a 106 GTI engine in it. When I got it, the engine was only secured by two mounts, with the lower gearbox mount free. I've fixed the mount on now, and checked to see how the gears felt. They're really stiff and when I've gotten underneath I can see that the linkages are coming in to contact with the bottom of the exhaust manifold flange. I've had a look on the forums to see if I could find any answers but no luck, I'm pretty certain that the mount is on the correct way, cant see any other way that it goes on. Took a few photos so you can see!
   
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2. BennMurray Newbie Joined: May 2010 Gersa, Caithness Posts: 4 Clio Cup 182 Mini Cooper 1275cc Citroen Saxo VTS

   #2 7th January 2013, 15:45

   http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/a...psa1780a91.png
   
   I've noticed that the linkage connected to this rod (arrowed) is quite stiff, whats caused it? Cheers
3. da1gingertiger L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 61

   #3 7th January 2013, 16:07

   i had the same problem so i took an angle grinder to the linkage that was hitting the exhaust flange and only took off what i needed. works sweet now.
4. da1gingertiger L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 61

   #4 7th January 2013, 16:09

   as for being stiff just lube up where all the linkage joints are and see if it loosens up
5. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #5 7th January 2013, 16:18

   lower gearbox mount on upside down almost certainly

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6. IanRyan Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Lisburn Posts: 631 Persian 99 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast, Posi 99 Saxo 1.4 We

   #6 7th January 2013, 16:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gandi699 lower gearbox mount on upside down almost certainly

   could almost guarantee the above
7. BennMurray Newbie Joined: May 2010 Gersa, Caithness Posts: 4 Clio Cup 182 Mini Cooper 1275cc Citroen Saxo VTS

   #7 7th January 2013, 17:44

   I agree that it must be a mounting issue because one of the driveshafts are touching the chassis! But I dont see how the lower gearbox mount can be put on another way??
8. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #8 7th January 2013, 17:59

   Definitely sounds like its on the wrong way, sooo many people put it on wrong its unreal.
   
   Should look like this (not the best pic sorry!)
   
   
9. BennMurray Newbie Joined: May 2010 Gersa, Caithness Posts: 4 Clio Cup 182 Mini Cooper 1275cc Citroen Saxo VTS

   #9 7th January 2013, 19:26

   Cheers boys, flipped the mount over n I've got clearance on the linkages and driveshafts!
10. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #10 7th January 2013, 21:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BennMurray I agree that it must be a mounting issue because one of the driveshafts are touching the chassis! But I dont see how the lower gearbox mount can be put on another way??

    Just flip it round 180 degrees vertically