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 Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:07 pm |
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What is it about them that makes them so weak? Mine has always been clunky and hard to put into gear from day one but it is just getting worse. I'm beginning to think it needs reconditioning
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:09 pm |
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Location: England
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They aren't weak. They are built for their purpose. It's when people fit too big of wheels, do traffic light grand prix's and don't look after them that they become weak
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:10 pm |
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Nothing wrong with MA box if its used correctly / looked after.
Its operator abuse / neglect that kills them.
If I cant kill a MA box then there is nothing wrong with the design 
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:14 pm |
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It's all to do with the previous owner as it has always been like it quite bad, but seems to be getting worse, and I change gear at 2.5k to 3k when urban driving
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:19 pm |
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Mine could do with the linkage rods replacing in the not to distant future, other then that the MA box is fine.
Newer 206 with MA box have cable gear selector 
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:27 pm |
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I've had the linkages changed, very perculiar
Electric throttle body, yet cable gear selector..
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:30 pm |
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Correct gearbox oil in it?
Peugeot / Citroen dealer for the oil
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:37 pm |
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I have a mechanic friend who seems to think its a new gear box job, but I will grab a bottle next week if you reckon it's worth a shot 
Thanks
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:40 pm |
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Cheaper!
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:43 pm |
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Reminds me, I must really do something with that MA box in my garage, its been sitting there a couple of years waiting for me to pull it apart for a look
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:44 pm |
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put a BE box on then.
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:46 pm |
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Its 75w80 I need right?
Haha, always best to have a spare
Seabook: I've read about BE swaps being done, but wouldn't the gear ratios be too long for a 1.4?
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Last edited by Andrew on Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:49 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:47 pm |
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| Andrewxps wrote: |
Its 75w80 I need right?
Haha, always best to have a spare |
yes, total BV4 75w/80; less than 5 quid per litre
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:49 pm |
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Make sure it's not loosing its oil from the various seals.
Make sure you put the correct grade and type of gear oil in there.
Don't ram the gears into place.
Sorted.
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:49 pm |
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| Andrewxps wrote: |
Its 75w80 I need right?
Haha, always best to have a spare |
Peugeot / Citroen part number 9736 41 Gearbox oil
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