172 gearbox problem

[gh172]

Gearbox feels/sounds notchy going up/down into 3rd. Have tried a fully synth gear oil but no better. Dealer says it is synchro ring and I have got a price from them to fit an exchange box (partial warranty contribution due to low mileage).

Thing is, to me the roughness and noise is coming from the stick/selector rather than the box. Is there any way that a fault with the selector could be mistaken for a synchro ring? Are they winding me up?

If not, Ill have to go for it

 

[Fred@BTM]

the linkage rod is solid, so any problems in the box are passed straight down the linkage up the stick

is it only coming down the gears???

 

[gh172]

Cheers Fred. Its most noticeable changing down into 3rd, but sometimes a bit rough changing up as well. When its cold Id say.

 

[Fred@BTM]

weve got the same problem on the cup at the moment, it crunches when changing down from 4th to 3rd

bit of an arse, new box time unfortunatley

 

[sh33n]

Sounds like a similar problem to mine.

Im getting a new box on Thursday under warrenty.

Ive now done 28k, first noticed the problem about 24k.

 

[Fred@BTM]

well the box we put in the cup was "apparentley" only 3K old

its been in 3 weeks, and is showing signs of being buggered already

if buying second hand, always be cautious, and get the box rebuilt before installing (£150)

 

[jon_r]

Mr Waddle is having/has had the same trouble. Its always 3rd by the sounds of things.

 

[gh172]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 13 September 2005

bit of an arse

Too right ... £950 off me, £450 off RUK. On a 20K mile car...

 

[gh172]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 13 September 2005

its been in 3 weeks, and is showing signs of being buggered already

At least the dealer box gets its own warranty

 

[Fred@BTM]

Quote: Originally posted by gh172 on 13 September 2005
Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 13 September 2005bit of an arse[/QUOTE]Too right ... £950 off me, £450 off RUK. On a 20K mile car...

sounds dubious to me mate

you argued the toss with them???

 

[gh172]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 13 September 2005

sounds dubious to me mate

you argued the toss with them???

Was told its max 30% contribution on 4 year old car.

 

[Fred@BTM]

id still kick up a fuss, if you dont try, you dont get!!

taking the piss slightly on a 20K car

 

[gh172]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 13 September 2005

id still kick up a fuss, if you dont try, you dont get!!

taking the piss slightly on a 20K car

Agreed. Who with, the dealer or RUK?

 

[Fred@BTM]

RUK!!! ring up and go spaz down the phone

 

[gh172]

Got any contact details?

 

[Fred@BTM]

erm i dont know the number, put up a post in General forum ask for RUK number

 

[gh172]

Get this - called Customer Services this morning, and just got confirmation that they are putting another 50% (£700) towards the cost

Goes in on Monday.


[Edited by gh172 on 14 September 2005 at 6:34pm]