Gear selection

[Sparxy]

Hi all

I have an S2 111S (K series VVC one) and I've noticed that gear selection is a little notchy/stiff. It doesn't feel like a linkeage issue and it's possible that I'm just getting picky as I get used to the car. It also gets worse when the car is in traffic and has got hot.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience of changing the gearbox oil before the C service or using any additives to help smooth things a little.

[bogie]

yes, I changed the oil on my car to Castrol TAF-X and it did help smooth it out a lot, I also had the Eliseparts linkage kit and shortshift later - wouldnt have been without them in the end

[R.P.M]

I'm sure its nothing to worry about, and more than likely to do with the linkage.

try fitting this to see if it helps.

http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page...

and while your at it slap this on.
http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page...

Both of these kits together makes a big difference to the shift quality.

HTH

Rpm

[Sparxy]

I've been looking at that linkeage set, did you fot it your self? There's not much to it but I haven't even looked at how hard it is to get at etc etc

[bogie]

yes you can fit it yourself if you have some ramps and a jack, some patience and dont mind getting your hands mucky ...its can be quite fiddly to get adjusted correctly if you havnt done a few before, so you may end up in the car, try the gears, back out of the car etc...all afternoon

personally I just prefer to pay £50 labour and save the hassle

[Sparxy]

from the sound of it I think I'll pay a man £50 and have a chilled day ;-)