G60 hard starts...Gear change problems.

[Riley 0]

Another little problem ive got :D :lol:

 

I can not set off from standing and go for second gear without it not wanting to go in and making a horrible noise :( kind of if you cant find it grind it!

 

Its only a problem if i wind it up in 1st gear,any idea's? im running a solid front engine mount.

 

Maybe the other mounts are fecked?

 

Cheers,Neil. :)

[steveo29 0]

2nd gear syncro worn out??

 

is it worst on a cold morning? gets better with a hot engine? does it crunch if you move the stick slower

[Riley 0]

Hi m8,it dosnt give the impession of a worn synch...No better or worse when the car is up to temp.

 

Its as though the clutch isn't engaging properly or fast enough :?

Just wont go in 2nd gear at all if i wind it up in 1st...

 

Hardly drive like that but its pretty annoying knowing the problem is there.

 

Thinking about it,i dont think worn engine mounts would have this effect being a hydraulic clutch rather than a cable that would move/stretch?

Neil.

[steveo29 0]

my gearchange/gearbox isnt as sweet as id like it

 

from my experiance, new mounts do make a improvement to the quality of gearchange...although i cant see it picking out 2nd gear especialy

 

mine often crunches badly into 2nd , ive always assumed the syncro was past its best

[Riley 0]

Aye,can see why that sounds like the syncro m8 :(

 

Mine just dosnt go in gear at all until i back off and try again..Never crunches at all actually going into 2nd at normal driving speeds or giving it a Bit of stick...Just a pronblem when really winding it up :(

 

Neil.

[steveo29 0]

might be worth trying the mounts then

 

have you ajusted the cables and made sure the lever is central? it should push straight into 3rd from neutral without any side movment

 

to be fair everything ive done related to mine made a small change, ive done mounts, new bushes on the gearstick and gearbox end, redline mt90 and the shifter wieght...and regreased everything

 

*edit and its worth looking for slack/movement all over the place, i found places where i could fit a thin washer to take up some slack, seemed to help a little

[Walesy 0]

I know it allways gets said, but have you checked the circlip on the lever under the gator dude?

[Riley 0]

Cheers guys...Not sure what to look at really. :(

The clutch pedal seems to feel a bit soft in the mornings but the level is always fine...

Goes straight into 3rd gear no messing when sat standing.

 

And yep the ol' circlip is there walesy m8.

 

Cheers,Neil. :)

[steveo29 0]

have you bled the clutch?

[Riley 0]

Wouldn't know how to if im honest m8 :oops: not too familiar with the hydraulic set up...

 

Although i can possibly work it out if i have a look?

 

Cheers for any help m8.

Neil. :)

[Supercharged 2]

Riley, just get an Eezibleed kit, hook it up and bleed thru the nipple on the slave....

[Riley 0]

Cheers m8 :wink:

 

The slave is the one on the bulk head right? wont affect the brakes will it?

in fact,is the slave the one bolted to the box? bloody hydraulic shite :lol:

 

Neil. :)

[Supercharged 2]

Nope thats the master!

 

Slave is on the gearbox - look for the flexi pipe going to it...

[Riley 0]

bloody hell you were quick to answer there m8 :shock: 8)

 

Thought so...after a brain fart :lol:

Ill give it a go,cheers.

Neil.