Not going into gear properly

[Alexdaredevilz]

Im having issues with my box struggling going into gear

Mostly with 1st 2nd and reverse

I haven't looked at it at all yet, but could this be a case of some new fluid? worn linkages? clutch bleeding?

T5 box

Thanks

Alex

[haircutmike]

A sign of a dragging clutch.

Has your clutch full travel.

[Alexdaredevilz]

haircutmike said:

A sign of a dragging clutch.

Has your clutch full travel.

Yeah, I was thinking this could be the case as im trying a new seat position and wasn't sure if it was 100% depressed, I will adjust the clutch pedal I think

Thanks

[over_the_hill]

To get reverse more easily go into 5th first then into reverse. Some trait of the T5 box apparently.
Someone who knows what they are talking about might be able to explain, but it doesn't help with the 1st/2nd issue.

[4Lmike]

I had this problem yesterday. It was getting increasingly more and more difficult to put into gear until it completely gave up and was impossible to put into gear.....luckily I was on a dual carriageway roundabout

Suspected hydraulic problem - possibly master or slave cylinder. It's at Str8six now so I'll let you know the diagnosis once I find out.

[Alexdaredevilz]

Thanks

I've just checked the clutch fluid and it's black so I'm sure that's not helping

But don't think it's the cause

[Cider Andy]

If you can get it into gear, where's the clutch biting point: near the end of pedal travel?

Black fluid in the reservoir indicates the master cylinder seal is probably disintegrating. At best you'll get away with a seal replacement kit (Girling SP2102, usually under £10, can be fitted with master cylinder in-situ). At worst a new master cylinder.

I'd say that's what's causing your problem.

[Alexdaredevilz]

Cider Andy said:

If you can get it into gear, where's the clutch biting point: near the end of pedal travel?

Black fluid in the reservoir indicates the master cylinder seal is probably disintegrating. At best you'll get away with a seal replacement kit (Girling SP2102, usually under £10, can be fitted with master cylinder in-situ). At worst a new master cylinder.

I'd say that's what's causing your problem.

The clutch is biting fine, and no drag or slip that's what I cant work out

Are there linkages that might of worn?

[spend]

Alexdaredevilz said:

Im having issues with my box struggling going into gear

It's unusual Daz hasn't poked his head in, I think he has some expertise in these areas:

DAZtheBummer said:

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[4Lmike]

4Lmike said:

I had this problem yesterday. It was getting increasingly more and more difficult to put into gear until it completely gave up and was impossible to put into gear.....luckily I was on a dual carriageway roundabout

Suspected hydraulic problem - possibly master or slave cylinder. It's at Str8six now so I'll let you know the diagnosis once I find out.

Turns out it needed a new clutch master cylinder. All fixed now Hope yours isn't too bad.