Intermittant gearshift woes.

Phil · 29th May 2008, 20:03

Hi, anyone have any ideas? It is intermittantly hard to get into first from stationary. You have to wiggle the gearstick or double the clutch. The pedal feels good, I did think the clutch was dragging but I'm not so sure now. I started to think it was the actuall mechanism under the gearstick/cables, but as you do, (or is it just me,) I'm starting to wonder if it could be an internal box problem.

stocktake · 29th May 2008, 20:08

Usually a clutch prob Phil as you well know, Try with eng not running, if it.s OK you know its with the clutch, as you say ....dragging

I think the giveaway is the double clutch seems to help.

Phil · 29th May 2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Usually a clutch prob Phil as you well know, Try with eng not running, if it.s OK you know its with the clutch, as you say ....dragging

I think the giveaway is the double clutch seems to help.

I've tried that, it still doesn't feel quite right. Maybe it is, I know its the most likely candidate. It is perfect about 60% of the time.

Simon · 29th May 2008, 20:21

Is this when the engine is warm or just when cold? I notice that when cold the gearbox is much harder to shift gears - especially first.

Phil · 29th May 2008, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Simon

Is this when the engine is warm or just when cold? I notice that when cold the gearbox is much harder to shift gears - especially first.

More noticable when the engine is warm/hot. When I was parked on the M5 last week it was particularly eyebrows raised.

Simon · 29th May 2008, 20:37

Like you my first thoughts could be the linkages and connectors on the 'box and on the gearstick. Other than that maybe an oil change in the 'box to see if that sorts it?

Phil · 29th May 2008, 20:56

I did think that, It's worth a try. I don't really want to get lumbered with this cost, I'd not even done a 1000 miles when this all this started. The dealer said, that all they'll do is pay for a clutch kit, cos they are only £60......yeah right. Oh yeah, you'll have to fit it yourself.

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Usually a clutch prob Phil as you well know, Try with eng not running, if it.s OK you know its with the clutch, as you say ....dragging I think the giveaway is the double clutch seems to help. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

29th May 2008, 20:56	#7
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	I did think that, It's worth a try. I don't really want to get lumbered with this cost, I'd not even done a 1000 miles when this all this started. The dealer said, that all they'll do is pay for a clutch kit, cos they are only £60......yeah right. Oh yeah, you'll have to fit it yourself. __________________

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Is this when the engine is warm or just when cold? I notice that when cold the gearbox is much harder to shift gears - especially first.

29th May 2008, 20:37	#6
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Like you my first thoughts could be the linkages and connectors on the 'box and on the gearstick. Other than that maybe an oil change in the 'box to see if that sorts it?