Notchy gear change... new oil ?

[Justin182]

Right,

Just working things out as i lead up to my service.

Ive noticed of late, that the gear changes tends to be quite notchy and am sure it was smoother before.

Initial thoughts were to change the gear box oil but thought this didnt need doing till after at least 50k... im coming up to 36k.

So what would you recommend ?

Thanks

 

[edde]

Gearbox oil doesn't officialy need changing but its a good idea help make the gear shift smoother less like stiring porriage.

 

[MarkCup]

Gearchange linkages?

I'm having mine changed next week...but then I have done nearly 77k.

 

[Justin182]

Well, if its not too difficult and im changing the engine oil I might give it a go and hope it helps.

I wouldnt have thought it would be any gear box issue though. I tend to be pretty kind to it by never crunching and always getting revs to same level for down change etc.... Seems to change ok, just feels quite industrial.

Thanks

 

[edde]

Well, if its not too difficult and im changing the engine oil I might give it a go and hope it helps.

Not difficult so long as you've a pipe or similar to get the oil in.

 

[Justin182]

Does it go onto a little nipple on the gear box deep in the engine bay?

 

[edde]

Does it go onto a little nipple on the gear box deep in the engine bay?

Theres a bolt with a buttlerfly head down facing forwards towards the radiator. You need to get the oil in there.

 

[Justin182]

Cheers edde,

Is getting it out just as easy?

 

[edde]

Cheers edde,

Is getting it out just as easy?

Outs easy, theres a 8mm square socket nut under the car idential to the engine oil drain one.

 

[Graham Gooch]

Changing the oil can make the gearbox feel very nice. I personally always thought it should be changed, I used to change it on the Gt turbo, quite a bit, mind you I smashed two boxes on that (my fault I will add lol)

 

[Nez]

Mine is krunching into 3rd when being pushed... and sometimes when on a sunday drive. I've been told 3rd is a weak point in these boxes, getting it looked at next week before it goes bang!

 

[bmh.01]

I've changed the oil on both my 1.6 and the old 1.2, made a huge difference. Well worth doing imo.

 

[Justin182]

Right...

Thanks everyone !! Made my mind up... its getting changed.

Much appreciated.

Oh, last question: What would be the best oil to use?

 

[edde]

Right...

Thanks everyone !! Made my mind up... its getting changed.

Much appreciated.

Oh, last question: What would be the best oil to use?

Royal purpel but its £50 or so.

The Millers 75/90 is good thats what I've always used in my cars. £40 or so it is.

 

[Justin182]

Cheers edde,

Very helpful as usual.

 

[Justin182]

Double post, Damn forum !!

 

[Dan_cup]

im planning on doing this as well, where you get ur oil from edde? on the net or just locally? not sure who will sell that stuff near me, not payin halfrauds prices if i can help it

 

[edde]

im planning on doing this as well, where you get ur oil from edde? on the net or just locally? not sure who will sell that stuff near me, not payin halfrauds prices if i can help it

I live near Demon Tweeks so get it from there.

Expensive oil like royal purple or Millers isn't a Halfords etc type product.

 

[Spiezels]

s**t mines been like this was gona take it to garage, but they will prob scam me as i dont know anything. Mine doesnt real like going in first at all unless car is dead still which is annoying in traffic, it also seems to be a little stiff trying to get into 5th, does that sound like oil could help, its a 47k now.

cheers

 

[Spiezels]

it makes a little squeeky rubby noise too when it hits the sticky bits./???

 

[edde]

Check its got enough oil in it.

 

[Spiezels]

did anyone post after me, it says edde did but when i click on the thread i am the last person to have posted lol

 

[Spiezels]

sweet there it is, do i follow the instructions above to look for the oill, would a garage do it if i cant figure it out lol.

 

[edde]

sweet there it is, do i follow the instructions above to look for the oill, would a garage do it if i cant figure it out lol.

Yep garage can do it.

To check if its got enough oil you have to get the car on the level and try and get some more in if it comes out again then its full.

 

[Spiezels]

oh right thanks very much mate, will go to one in town tomorrow.

ta

 

[teeCup]

i have the same problem in first gear with my mk2 1.2. its almost on 90k tho so i really want to get the oil changed. does anyone know how to do this in the 1.2? i dont want to take it to a garage because they tend to rip you off with this type of thing,
thanks in advance!

 

[edde]

i have the same problem in first gear with my mk2 1.2. its almost on 90k tho so i really want to get the oil changed. does anyone know how to do this in the 1.2? i dont want to take it to a garage because they tend to rip you off with this type of thing,
thanks in advance!

I've writen the guide earlier on in the topic.

Basically undo the 8mm square sump nut let the oil out. then new sump washer (10p) then bfill with new oil sump nut fill ups on the fornt of the gearbox bit of a painto get to. Its full when the gearbox doens't take any more and cars on the flat and level. You'll ned some sort of pipe tyo get the oil in 3.5 liters is about what you need you'll end up buying 5 liters though as its cheaper than 4 one liters ones.

 

[PYE21]

It does make a differance on a 182, did mine at 34k and it was a lot smoother from cold.