hard gear changes

advinnie · 24th November 2013, 17:46

Hi all I have a 2003 mg zt kv6 160 and im finding it a little hard getting it into gear. It will come out of gear easy but when in neutral the gear stick seems to hit a restriction before going into gear if that makes sense? The pedal is nice and smooth to push but if at a stand still and in first gear when you slowly lift the clutch pedal it will start to engage then the pedal will jump a bit and when it does there is a strange squealing sound witch only lasts a second the same time as the pedal seems to jump. Hope someone can help.

GAVIN · 24th November 2013, 19:52

Try lubricating the end of the section rods (gearbox end) .WD40 in large amounts
My ZT-T 190 had the same problem.
It helped but not 100% rectified.

DMGRS · 24th November 2013, 20:11

Sounds like the early stages of hydraulic issues to me - if it's easy to get out of gear but not back in, your clutch isn't disengaging drive fully hence the syncro preventing you pick a gear.

advinnie · 24th November 2013, 20:44

I was afraid it is looking that way but there is no grinding noise at all its just hard getting it in.

carl_z_t · 24th November 2013, 20:51

if its easy to get into gear with engine off, but hard running, then its something giving up! is the bite point close to the floor too?

advinnie · 24th November 2013, 20:54

Yes mate the bit point is close to the floor definitely passed the half way travel point of the pedal. I have never tried to get it in gear with the engine off will try that tomorrow.

carl_z_t · 24th November 2013, 21:03

giving the system a bleed will give you some time, worth a try, report back

advinnie · 24th November 2013, 21:21

How the hell do you bleed the system

DMGRS · 24th November 2013, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by advinnie

How the hell do you bleed the system

Thanks to a rather 'excellent' (sarcasm!) piece of engineering, with a little difficulty I'm afraid.
The Master reservoir is above the clutch pedal - you need to remove the cover above the pedals to see it. Check it's topped up, then ask someone to hold the pedal to the floor while you release the Slave bleed nipple (on top of the gearbox). Once fluid stops emerging, repeat the process checking the fluid level each time.

It's how I bled my 75 and how I recommend my customers bleed their systems when asked - and has always worked when other methods haven't.
Good luck

carl_z_t · 25th November 2013, 07:49

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=156

24th November 2013, 17:46	#1
advinnie Avid contributor mg zt 160 Join Date: May 2011 Location: WALLINGFORD Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hard gear changes Hi all I have a 2003 mg zt kv6 160 and im finding it a little hard getting it into gear. It will come out of gear easy but when in neutral the gear stick seems to hit a restriction before going into gear if that makes sense? The pedal is nice and smooth to push but if at a stand still and in first gear when you slowly lift the clutch pedal it will start to engage then the pedal will jump a bit and when it does there is a strange squealing sound witch only lasts a second the same time as the pedal seems to jump. Hope someone can help.

24th November 2013, 19:52	#2
GAVIN Avid contributor MG ZT T Join Date: May 2012 Location: Royal leamington Spa Posts: 175 Thanks: 49 Thanked 39 Times in 27 Posts	Gear selection Try lubricating the end of the section rods (gearbox end) .WD40 in large amounts My ZT-T 190 had the same problem. It helped but not 100% rectified.

24th November 2013, 20:11	#3
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Sounds like the early stages of hydraulic issues to me - if it's easy to get out of gear but not back in, your clutch isn't disengaging drive fully hence the syncro preventing you pick a gear. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

24th November 2013, 20:44	#4
advinnie Avid contributor mg zt 160 Join Date: May 2011 Location: WALLINGFORD Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was afraid it is looking that way but there is no grinding noise at all its just hard getting it in.

24th November 2013, 20:51	#5
carl_z_t Gets stuck in MGZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 508 Thanks: 21 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	if its easy to get into gear with engine off, but hard running, then its something giving up! is the bite point close to the floor too?

24th November 2013, 20:54	#6
advinnie Avid contributor mg zt 160 Join Date: May 2011 Location: WALLINGFORD Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes mate the bit point is close to the floor definitely passed the half way travel point of the pedal. I have never tried to get it in gear with the engine off will try that tomorrow.

24th November 2013, 21:03	#7
carl_z_t Gets stuck in MGZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 508 Thanks: 21 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	giving the system a bleed will give you some time, worth a try, report back

24th November 2013, 21:21	#8
advinnie Avid contributor mg zt 160 Join Date: May 2011 Location: WALLINGFORD Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How the hell do you bleed the system

25th November 2013, 07:49	#10
carl_z_t Gets stuck in MGZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 508 Thanks: 21 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=156