clunky gear shift.

[garfys v8s]

As title says really. I took it out today and had difficulty selecting first second and third gears. It eased as the car warmed up but still didnt feel right. I am no mechanic so any ideas please? Thank you in advance

[s p a c e m a n]

Did the clutch pedal feel normal? I'm going for a random guess of fluid loss with the limited information

Worn clutch would be slipping, if it was the linkage it would be something like 1st 3rd and 5th and would click or feel stiff.. Not getting it into gear is normally lack of movement on the clutch fork, fluid or something else..

[garfys v8s]

The clutch did feel a bit spongy from the middle position upwards

[Sardonicus]

Check the res fluid level

[s p a c e m a n]

Have a look on the floor behind the drivers side wheel and inside the car underneath the peddles to see if there's any oil leaking. Checking the fluid level is bit of a bh on these, you need to look underneath this hatch that is on the drivers side wing under the bonnet.

[garfys v8s]

You are going to laugh but which one is it ?

[garfys v8s]

Thanks spaceman you got in before my last post

[s p a c e m a n]

There should be only one hatch that looks like that, it's next to the brake fluid reservoir. It will be screwed and stuck down, cut around the edges with a knife and stick it back down with silicone afterwards or rainwater will get into the car through there.

Looks like this underneath the hatch..

[garfys v8s]

s p a c e m a n said:

There should be only one hatch that looks like that, it's next to the brake fluid reservoir. It will be screwed and stuck down, cut around the edges with a knife and stick it back down with silicone afterwards or rainwater will get into the car through there.

Looks like this underneath the hatch..

Thanks again. I know the hatch you speak of and will have a look tomorrow. I really appreciate your help. Thank you

[garfys v8s]

garfys v8s said:

s p a c e m a n said:

There should be only one hatch that looks like that, it's next to the brake fluid reservoir. It will be screwed and stuck down, cut around the edges with a knife and stick it back down with silicone afterwards or rainwater will get into the car through there.

Looks like this underneath the hatch..

Thanks again. I know the hatch you speak of and will have a look tomorrow. I really appreciate your help. Thank you

All done and it is much better now. I have been told it will be the slave cylinder leaking and should change it soon.I am taking it down to St Ives on Thursday so fingers crossed it doesnt let me down.

[s p a c e m a n]

Changing the slave cylinder is a pig of a job though. Be gentle with the clutch and it should be fine, check that it's not all leaking into the footwell though as it'll ruin your carpets.

[garfys v8s]

s p a c e m a n said:

Changing the slave cylinder is a pig of a job though. Be gentle with the clutch and it should be fine, check that it's not all leaking into the footwell though as it'll ruin your carpets.

There is nothing in the footwell. It was bone dry

[pjac67]

When was the gearbox oil last changed - would be my first quick job at your local garage...

[garfys v8s]

pjac67 said:

When was the gearbox oil last changed - would be my first quick job at your local garage...

Good question. I will ask. The reservoir was low though Paul it needed about 3 capsfull.

[pjac67]

garfys v8s said:

Good question. I will ask. The reservoir was low though Paul it needed about 3 capsfull.

I think you're referring to the clutch reservoir - gearbox oil change cured my clunky changes on my SEAC earlier this year...

[QBee]

Had my gearbox oil changed for a fresh load of Royal Purple earlier this year - definitely improved the Chimaera T5 gearchange

[garfys v8s]

pjac67 said:

garfys v8s said:

Good question. I will ask. The reservoir was low though Paul it needed about 3 capsfull.

I think you're referring to the clutch reservoir - gearbox oil change cured my clunky changes on my SEAC earlier this year...

Yes I am. I have filled it up and there is a noticeable difference already. I will get the gearbox oil changed as well

[garfys v8s]

Update. I drove the car for five minutes and the clutch just didnt feel right so phoned my mate and he says it sounds like air in the system so do not drive it to St Ives. Took the chuffing van instead .
Gutted

[mach2]

At least the clubs fitted easier in the van!

[garfys v8s]

mach2 said:

At least the clubs fitted easier in the van!

Agreed