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 Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:58 pm |
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Hey guys
so before you spout off that the clutch is going, its not because i had it replaced about 2 months ago, unfortunately that was the first thing i did 2 weeks after having it... someone told me a porky
Now the gears seems a bit crunchy especially 3rd, hope my gear box isnt going now
any other suggestions?
Possible gear box oil but somewhere on-line it states they recommend you don't chage the oil
so thought i would see what you guys think 
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Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:28 pm |
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Im having the exact same problem, only going up into third not down into it. Dying to know how to fix it!
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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:26 am |
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Some manufacturer say that the gearbox oil is for life, however we all know that oil degrades over time causing wear & tear on components and could be the cause of the problem.
If it where me, I'd get the box oil changed and see if that makes a difference, probably the cheapest option as well. You might want to check that the gear linkages and clutch cable are set correctly as well.
If it doesn't solve the problem then the 2nd cheapest option is a replacement gearbox from the breakers, I'd think around £50 for the box + labour to fit.
The final option is a recon box but you'll probably be looking at £400+, just a rough guess though.
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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:55 am |
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If you've had the clutch done then its highly likely the syncros are getting wore in the box. what engine do you have? 1.1/1.4/1.6 gearboxes are fairly delicate if you abuse them.
Drop the oil and stick some fresh in and see what happens though.
My 1.4HDi box is a pig at times when cold, not too bad when warmed up.
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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:50 am |
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I found my gears getting a bit stiff a few years ago on my Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi.
Changing the oil helped to smooth things out straight away.
Andy
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:13 am |
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I have a 1.1 i think the young lad before me ragged it, as it was in p**s poor condition.. being a women i like to look after my car lol
I had a mate have a little look at the gear box oil he got the cap of but couldnt stick anything down it to check the levels. Don't i have to take the gearbox off to change the oil?
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:19 am |
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On the passenger side, go in from the wheel arch and you'll see a level bung. hard to explain but would have a 17/19mm socket there or a square headed one.
If it dribbles out then should be enough there.
If not either top it up or on the bottom of the diff housing there will be a similar drain plug.
I know the BE3 box takes 2 litres, and the MA (which you have, isn't that big) shouldn't be much over a litre.
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:26 am |
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Top notch i shall get cracking later, while your on the thread lol what oil do i use ?
I know... taking the p**s now lol
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Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:37 am |
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Not at all, it's what a forum's for in my opinion.
Believe its 75/80
Though I've ran 80/90 before because that is all I had. (think thats what's in my HDi at the moment)
The only gearbox I've found & heard to be absolutely fussy on gear oil is the 306 GTI6 box.
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