Gear change/clutch

[Grumble and Grouch]

Just driven to Fleetwood from Coventry, all fine until last twenty miles or so when gear change became very notchy and almost impossible to get in. Clutch hasn't been slipping and feels like it might be okay- still notice change in revs when depressed. There is also a bit of a rattle. Any idea what it might be and anyone know of good garage nearby? In RAC so should be able to get home on Monday but have 9 year old and a dog so would prefer not to rely on that option!

[klarzy]

Originally Posted by Grumble and Grouch

Just driven to Fleetwood from Coventry, all fine until last twenty miles or so when gear change became very notchy and almost impossible to get in. Clutch hasn't been slipping and feels like it might be okay- still notice change in revs when depressed. There is also a bit of a rattle. Any idea what it might be and anyone know of good garage nearby? In RAC so should be able to get home on Monday but have 9 year old and a dog so would prefer not to rely on that option!

maybe the slave or master cylinder...?

[Grumble and Grouch]

Originally Posted by klarzy

maybe the slave or master cylinder...?

Wouldn't I lose the pedal if it was slave or master? It depresses and comes back okay. Could it be as straightforward as losing oil? Away for weekend so not really in position to do anything other than either nurse to a garage or RAC.

[david2000]

hi to all
is there excessive play in your gear stick
david

[Grumble and Grouch]

Originally Posted by david2000

hi to all
is there excessive play in your gear stick
david

Not noticeably. Now it's daylight I've had a look and I have two spots of clear fluid underneath the engine. One under the battery area and one across from there. Also seems to be a cable hanging lower than I recall. Guessing this suggests that it's one or both cylinders that have gone?

[Grumble and Grouch]

RAC chap doesn't think it's clutch- reckons it's a gear selector issue as in neutral it seems to want to go. Any ideas what it might need?

[chris75]

Originally Posted by Grumble and Grouch

RAC chap doesn't think it's clutch- reckons it's a gear selector issue as in neutral it seems to want to go. Any ideas what it might need?

There is a similar thread running here ….https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=283783
Might be relevant ?

[Grumble and Grouch]

Originally Posted by chris75

There is a similar thread running here ….https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=283783
Might be relevant ?

Does sound similar- clutch seems fine and pedal returns but tricky to get in gear and there is some drive in neutral as if it's partially in gear. Recovery truck taking us home on Monday so will get it to garage for them to have a look.
Anyone know what it might cost if it's linkage/ selector?

[slovcan]

Originally Posted by Grumble and Grouch

Does sound similar- clutch seems fine and pedal returns but tricky to get in gear and there is some drive in neutral as if it's partially in gear. Recovery truck taking us home on Monday so will get it to garage for them to have a look.
Anyone know what it might cost if it's linkage/ selector?

I can't see how there could be any kind of drive or motion happening in Neutral unless it is actually IN a gear. Can't be half in gear. Not sure what could cause the feeling of wanting to move in Neutral. I can see a cable/linkage problem making gear selection difficult or even selecting 3rd when you want 1st, for example. If the A/C was on, the clear fluid could be condensation from thta. I doubt it is hydraulic/brake fluid if it is clear.

Good luck,
Glenn