stiff gear shift 99 micra

[leccie]

can any one help me with my nans nissan micra
the gear shift has gradually become stiffer and stiffer she cannot use it and I find it difficult to change gears
I am 20 stone fat bd so shift should be easy
scared of snapping something
any one give serious advice?
regards
leccie

[morgrp]

check the clutch slave cylinder - check the brake fluid - if its low top it up and keep an eye on it

[Hammer67]

Be more specific ~ is it manual or auto? Assuming manual is it in all gears? Any crunching noises? What does the clutch pedal feel like? etc etc

[leccie]

my most sincere apologys for the baxxxxd word to all concerened
the car is a 1.3 SI 1999 nissan micra
the clutch engages/disengages via pedal ok
fluid levels ok
car drives as normal [as normal as a micra ]
I think that there may be a linkage or something siezing
I appreciate your help

[Hammer67]

If the clutch is OK then almost certainly the linkage between the stick and the box. At the gearbox end there is a joint with some nylon bushes which seize. Bushes aren`t sold separately though ~ you need the linkage. From memory part number is 34103~4F410.

[gavk]

interesting...my 2000 micra has the same issue. i've just lived with it for the past 4 years.

[leccie]

many thanks to hammer 67
I had a vague idea of the problem but i am not a mechanic so your diagnostics have saved my nan from silly cowboy fees i can confront the garage now
i really appreciate your help
i owe you a pint or several
regards
leccie

[littlebasher]

This happens to all K11's at some point

Simply undo the two joints on the linkage where it meets the gearbox - clean them up, grease and reassemble. Don't overtighten the bolts when you put it back together though!

Did this to my daughters 2001 Micra - no problems since

Edited by littlebasher on Tuesday 12th October 23:20

[frosted]

Hammer67 said:

From memory part number is 34103~4F410.

Good memory , I cant remember what I done 3 days ago