MX5 Mk2.5 gearchange

[Busa_Rush]

Is 1st to 2nd change always a but baulky, can feel a bit of kickback ? Last MX5 I drove had the smoothest change ever. Is there any mileage in having the linkage adjusted ?

[roverspeed]

I don't think they have a linkage, gearstick goes directly into the top of the gearbox.

My mk1 has a terrible change 1st to 2nd when cold, but thats just character.

Gearbox oil change?

Do the mk2.5 still have the turret that u can refill the oil in?

[MX-5 Lazza]

roverspeed said:

I don't think they have a linkage, gearstick goes directly into the top of the gearbox.

My mk1 has a terrible change 1st to 2nd when cold, but thats just character.

Gearbox oil change?

Do the mk2.5 still have the turret that u can refill the oil in?

Yes if it's a 5-speed. The 6-speed lubricates the linkage from the gearbox oil.

[Busa_Rush]

Thanks, what's the turret ? What oil have you found best for diff and gearbox, might swap them out for peace of mind.

[Odie]

my mk2.5's gear change has got a bit chrunchy/clunky any advice? whats this turret thingy do?

[MX-5 Lazza]

Read this thread from last week.

[paulmurr]

My 2.5 6 speed is a bit clunky first thing in the morning and the box oil has just been changed. I think it's a case of TADTS.

edited for carp speeling

Edited by paulmurr on Wednesday 25th February 09:09