gear selection problems

[bilton_d]

fine this morning on the way to work but on the return trip ..... started then tried to select 1st unable to get into gear all other gears the same felt like just trying to force against a solid object. eventually got it in gear very notchy selection same all the way home especially 5th. Selection is fine when the engine isn't running, clutch still has a very good bite on it about 2 inch from fully depressed no slippage. Any ideas?

[alans]

clutch diaphram fingers broken, or master / slave cylinder leaking. Check the master cylinder for fluid level, if thats ok it's gearbox out for the slave or replacement clutch.

[FourWheelDrift]

When my slave cylinder failed I couldn't get it in any gear but I still had some clutch pedal movement, could be it (to a lesser extent).

[bilton_d]

master and slave cylinders previously replaced and clutch checked less than 6000 miles ago and told loads of life left or i would have got it done then. The clutch pedal itself is fine not too heavy no noticable difference in operation. I will check levels but no visable signs of leaks

[alans]

Diaphram fingers. I had the same symtoms as you, and it would appear to be fairly common.

[bilton_d]

Oh well i guess that's it then. I already have it booked in for a 12000 mile service on Monday so thats handy but i guess warranty holdings won't take the bill

[alans]

when mine was done, WH picked up 50% of the bill as they claimed 50% wear on the linings.

[jamer]

alans said:

when mine was done, WH picked up 50% of the bill as they claimed 50% wear on the linings.

We had a 1999 T Speed Six do the same and got WHA to front the whole lot, car had 23,000 miles on it - 1 Owner who had driven it like a baby, three weeks with the next chap and bang exactly the same fault as yours.

At least if you get it done your bullet proof for a while

[joospeed]

why is there such a big variation on what WHA will pay out .. recently I had a claim where they'd only pay for 33% of the clutch and 6 hours at 28/hour .. the owner still has a big bill. I think some sort of level playing field would be great, it's not as if I make many claims through them .. only three in two years!!
For anyone's info , the AA warranty is stunning .. ask your local patrolman, also car care plan knocks spots off WHA any day of the week.

[kojak69]

Hi Darren.
See my thread from a few weeks ago.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=56232&f=6&h=0

[bilton_d]

Cheers Mick i had looked at that one after raising this post. Its in with Hexham on Monday so we will see.
Thanks.

[bilton_d]

Just an update.
Broken pressure plate fingers, complete new clutch and flywheel installed. Warranty Holdings took the majority of the bill. The clutch is now so light feels completely different. Great job done by Hexham, car came back cleaned and looking like new.

[olly]

Another happy customer back on the road. Thats good to hear, especially on a Friday ! Just in time for a weekend refresher course in grinning like an idiot !