started a thread like this a few weeks back but got a couple of updates:
Been having a weird problem with the gearbox on my 172, basically 4th gear doesn't feel right! It goes in, doesn't make any noises or pop out or anything but it just doesn't 'click' in like it should. It kind of drags in and feels shorter than it should do. A few ideas from other people such as linkage needs adjusting, change the gearbox oil, gearbox mount etc. I've got the gearbox oil ready to be changed as I doubt it's ever been changed, hopefully this will cure it. I'll also inspect the mounts at the weekend.
How do you adjust the linkage though, is it trial and error?
I don't think it's the linkage though because I was on the motor way today in the left hand lane about 60mph, and I put it in neutral for a sec, then I put it in 4th and it went in just how it should, felt perfect! Did that a few times and each time was good. Then I came to a stop at some lights and put it in 4th and it felt like it was dragging again! Even with the engine off it felt like it was dragging. It only doesn't seem to do it when i'm moving at speed.
Any ideas people as it's making slower driving a bit awkward.
The car has warranty but don't want to go through them if I can help it as they are rubbish and it's a painful process (non Reneault dealer warranty).
Been having a weird problem with the gearbox on my 172, basically 4th gear doesn't feel right! It goes in, doesn't make any noises or pop out or anything but it just doesn't 'click' in like it should. It kind of drags in and feels shorter than it should do. A few ideas from other people such as linkage needs adjusting, change the gearbox oil, gearbox mount etc. I've got the gearbox oil ready to be changed as I doubt it's ever been changed, hopefully this will cure it. I'll also inspect the mounts at the weekend.
How do you adjust the linkage though, is it trial and error?
I don't think it's the linkage though because I was on the motor way today in the left hand lane about 60mph, and I put it in neutral for a sec, then I put it in 4th and it went in just how it should, felt perfect! Did that a few times and each time was good. Then I came to a stop at some lights and put it in 4th and it felt like it was dragging again! Even with the engine off it felt like it was dragging. It only doesn't seem to do it when i'm moving at speed.
Any ideas people as it's making slower driving a bit awkward.
The car has warranty but don't want to go through them if I can help it as they are rubbish and it's a painful process (non Reneault dealer warranty).
It will only do it when stationary and the 1st 5mins of driving when it's cold though. I've topped the oil up but that was fine so now i'm not sure what to do. Surely it can't be the oil again?
