gear selection problems

[tamore]

Got a problem selecting gears , so tapping the PH collective.

1st and reverse are much harder to engage at a standstill,and unless the it's at sync speed, gears feel a lot more clunky to change to.

My numpty mechanical knowledge is coming up with 3 options. Gearbox oil change/ topup, master or slave clutch cylinder, or clutch on the verve of needing a change.

There's no burning smell, and the clutch pedal feels normal. I had a slave go, and it doesn't feel like that. Opinions please?

[peteA]

could be all the things you mention...doubt its oil related as it would probably affect all gears? Fingers...or actual worn plates...only one way to find out. Could be the slave worn and / or leaking...you checked the level? Whats the milage on the car and clutch?

[tamore]

peteA said:

could be all the things you mention...doubt its oil related as it would probably affect all gears? Fingers...or actual worn plates...only one way to find out. Could be the slave worn and / or leaking...you checked the level? Whats the milage on the car and clutch?

Fluid level looks fine, so probably looking at clutch components you mentioned. Car and clutch at 37k.

[Basil Brush]

Sounds like the clutch fingers on their way out if no sign of fluid leak.

[peteA]

Basil Brush said:

Sounds like the clutch fingers on their way out if no sign of fluid leak.

Fingers would be my guess too....37k is pretty good for a clutch?

[7 TVR]

Could be clutch or master cylinder from experience but don't rule out engine mounts as this also contributed to selection problems on mine!
Str8six changed the master and my worn engine mounts and she is now smooth as silk.
Good luck

[tamore]

Thanks folks. Dropping it off at raceproved at some point this week, so should find out what the problem is.

engine mounts and hydraulic system fine. arse! gearbox coming off to reveal what i suspect will be a mashed clutch.

Edited by tamore on Wednesday 6th June 11:52

[tamore]

ball baggage. new clutch.

still, it's got 37k on the clock, and on the original clutch as far as i know.

now for the respray, engine rebuild to 4.5, new wheels, beefed up suspension, retrim, and upgrade sound system! one day.....