More gear selection problems but only when HOT
Discussion
Hi,
Been out hooning over Wales this weekend, and floored it on the Evo Triangle only to find after one "lap" my gear selction had become VERY awkward, but there was no sloppiness like last time Once I got it in gear and away, took it easy for as few miles and then it was fine.....later on 2 days later I got stuck in heavy traffic for 2 miles and the same happened again, but again cured itself when traffic was a in full flow, at the time also the clutch also seemed non existant and only seemed to work very close to the end, but as I said it was ok once moving again.
Is this "just" a fluid relacement job? Or more work needed, the gear selector bush seat, clip and ball were renewed a month ago so these arent the problem. If its just the fluid which one was it?
Cheers
Woody
Been out hooning over Wales this weekend, and floored it on the Evo Triangle only to find after one "lap" my gear selction had become VERY awkward, but there was no sloppiness like last time Once I got it in gear and away, took it easy for as few miles and then it was fine.....later on 2 days later I got stuck in heavy traffic for 2 miles and the same happened again, but again cured itself when traffic was a in full flow, at the time also the clutch also seemed non existant and only seemed to work very close to the end, but as I said it was ok once moving again.
Is this "just" a fluid relacement job? Or more work needed, the gear selector bush seat, clip and ball were renewed a month ago so these arent the problem. If its just the fluid which one was it?
Cheers
Woody
.Woody said:
Cheers Alan, Bleed what? The gearbox oil or the clutch fluid? and what with? never done any before 
Sorry for not asking Wee Man!
Paul the first thing to do is to bleed / renew the clutch fluid replace it with dot 5.1 which has a higher boiling point, just keep pumping 5.1 through it untill you think the old fluid has gone, you can do this with the wife pressing the peddle and you under the car with a spanner or with an easybleed from halfords about £17. Then have a look see just how close to the exhaust the pipe is running, it sounds like you are boiling the fluid which allows bubbles to form and so little, or no clutch. This would happen when you are giving it some beans or when sat in traffic for a while.Sorry for not asking Wee Man!
If you get stuck email me and I will send you a more details on how to bleed the system
Good Luck
1 axle stand should be enough.. you only really need to jack the front drivers side.. open the door and window first .. as this is easier before you start jacking.
Remove the front wheel - for easier access.
If the pipe looks to run close to the exhaust - move it.
It should bend easily.
If you suspect heat to be a problem - then wrap stuff in kitchen foil (for now) .. to see if it solves the issue.
Remove the front wheel - for easier access.
If the pipe looks to run close to the exhaust - move it.
It should bend easily.
If you suspect heat to be a problem - then wrap stuff in kitchen foil (for now) .. to see if it solves the issue.
If the 'feel' of the clutch is altering this won't be down to the G/B oil so I'd do the clutch first. Clutch/brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and then when it gets hot the moisture turns to gas. This could be your problem if the fluid hasn't been changed for a while. As Rev says put DOT5.1 in, cover the pipes and see how you go on. Cheers Steve
TVRleigh said:
If you want to do it yourself, then you can use the auto bleeders you get you put onto a tire, at 20psi.
I find they give a better feel after than the manual approch, well on breaks anyway.
They are only £15 tops. and well worth the money.
That will be an easybleed then .. like my post said I find they give a better feel after than the manual approch, well on breaks anyway.
They are only £15 tops. and well worth the money.
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