difficult to locate a gear at very high revs

[NCC-74656]

Not really a problem as such, its not broken or anythin. I just find its difficult to locate a gear when changing up at very high revs. It can be easy to miss.. Like it doesnt home itself into position well. I feel like i could force it into gear but without the feel I don't want to in case i select a lower gear, so I usually let the revs drop a little and then change instead. Wandered is this a characteristic of all 182s, is something like clutch or gearbox getting old, or am i being an boob? Would a pms shifter thingy kit make it better or make it worse if there's a problem maybe? ta for any help.

 

[Amos91]

Check all the engine mounts for movement. Something like a powerflex dogbone could make a big difference.

 

[NCC-74656]

oh yeh.. the upper engine mount moves loads. there is nearly a cm play if i push the engine back and forth. Should i just get a powerflex front insert or a new oem engine mount as well?

 

[LeeRS]

I would uprate the mounts. Really does make a difference.

 

[NCC-74656]

i ordered one of these http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-ser...t+Upper+Right+Engine+Mount+Insert+/11902.html
and a new engine mount as well as old one looked rusty.

 

[NCC-74656]

Check all the engine mounts for movement. Something like a powerflex dogbone could make a big difference.

already have the Powerflex twisted dog bone Bush kit fitted i Just noticed. Must be that top engine mount.. hopefully my new parts will fix it. ta for help

 

[bloke]

change them all, it's pointless changing just the one.

 

[NCC-74656]

change them all, it's pointless changing just the one.

where are the others? i only see the one on the drivers side

 

[mikey4410]

The twisted dog bone one makes a huge difference apparently

 

[bloke]

top engine, dog bone, upper gearbox and lower gearbox.

upper gearbox one is under the battery.

 

[NCC-74656]

top engine, dog bone, upper gearbox and lower gearbox.

upper gearbox one is under the battery.

hmm. any guides on doing the gearbox mounts? I've searched but no joy

 

[bloke]

battery off, undo big nut on mount, you'll see it easily, loosen the two nuts either side of it, smack bolt with hammer until it drops. take mount off.

do the lower one before you fit the new upper mount as you need to lift the box up to get the lower mount out.

 

[NCC-74656]

bloke.. ta for help.. I know the top one looks like this: http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-182-engine-mount-ns/
i don't know what lower gearbox mount looks like or anywhere that sells them. maybe i am too noob like to do the gearbox mounts myself. Might get garage to do this bit if i know what parts to order first.

 

[botfch]

Pic of lower mount I found helpful finding mine.

 

[bloke]

you can pick febi mounts up cheap on ebay. not got part numbers to hand sorry.

 

[NCC-74656]

i buyed this. will that do for gearbox mount or am i missing a bit? ta
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271994627772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[STEVE.M]

Pic of lower mount I found helpful finding mine.

Best pic of the week.That`s where the gearbox ID number is.

 

[bloke]

i buyed this. will that do for gearbox mount or am i missing a bit? ta
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271994627772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

that's the upper one.

 

[STEVE.M]

I bought this. will that do for gearbox mount or am i missing a bit? ta
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271994627772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

That`s the top gearbox mount under the battery.

 

[Amos91]

I wouldn't worry about the lower gearbox one. Doesn't really do a great deal or tend to wear badly.

 

[STEVE.M]

I wouldn't worry about the lower gearbox one. Doesn't really do a great deal or tend to wear badly.

Is that a fact or just CS folklore?

 

[Bunta]

For the sake of 12 quid for a new febi lower mount it would be daft not to change it while you've got the tools out.
I changed all mine recently to febi oe replacements apart from the dogbone (evol) and was suprised how much better it was after, cars on 96k by the way

 

[edwarj123]

Is the lower gearbox mount the dogbone? If not do you have a link to the Febi lower gearbox mount on ebay please? I have a polybushed dog bone, and a polybush top engine mount insert, sounds like i just need a new gearbox top mount?
Thanks.

 

[Amos91]

Is the lower gearbox mount the dogbone? If not do you have a link to the Febi lower gearbox mount on ebay please? I have a polybushed dog bone, and a polybush top engine mount insert, sounds like i just need a new gearbox top mount?
Thanks.

Gearbox has three -

1) Dogbone
2) Upper gearbox (as posted above, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271994627772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&clk_rvr_id=1020885114894&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true )
3) Front gearbox (looks like this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-spor...132388?hash=item5b12f5f324:g:ws8AAOSwEK9TvQM1)

 

[edwarj123]

Gearbox has three -

1) Dogbone
2) Upper gearbox (as posted above, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271994627772?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&clk_rvr_id=1020885114894&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true )
3) Front gearbox (looks like this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-spor...132388?hash=item5b12f5f324:g:ws8AAOSwEK9TvQM1)

Thanks very much

 

[bloke]

I wouldn't worry about the lower gearbox one. Doesn't really do a great deal or tend to wear badly.

they do. seen plenty of them squashed down a fair bit.

 

[Bunta]

upper
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271994627772&alt=web

lower
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=291262047806&alt=web

 

[edwarj123]

Thanks, is there a 'How to' on replacing both of these?

 

[NCC-74656]

Check all the engine mounts for movement. Something like a powerflex dogbone could make a big difference.

Good call Amos. The drivers side and gearbox one were both broken. all fixed now. just about to go for test drive.