Clio 182
Yup, I have same problem. :S Crunches in 3rd gear at high revs. :dapprove:
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RS Gearboxs.............who's had problems
- Thread starter Dave Hester
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Coupe/Defender V8
Always check dog bone mount. Could save you a hefty bill
phase 1 Clio 172
rev matching goes a long way, as does heel toeing, saves wear and tear on sychro's
I have my car,172 02 reg from year and a half and now I'm on third JC5 130 gear box.see i dont get the 3rd gear crunch, i get that in 2nd at high revs but 3rd feels like a dream
I also have prodlem with a second rather than third gear.
My original box lasts 100k, but blew the diff.
Coupe/Defender V8
sequential is latin for slow....... ok it's not really but they really don't like to be rushed
smooth changes are key otherwise they don't last very long I reckon.
Diff is common - too many first gear rapes
smooth changes are key otherwise they don't last very long I reckon.
Diff is common - too many first gear rapes
Clio 172 Sport Ph2
53k miles, 2-3k with Gripper diff fitted.....90% trackday mileage as thats all its used for.
3rd gear crunches when going in from 2nd or 4th when cold - fine when hot.
Box rattles like a b**ch at idle - until you depress the clutch, could be release bearing but I'm not thinking so especially as its only a couple of thousand miles old!!
Not the strongest of boxes especially when used hard.
3rd gear crunches when going in from 2nd or 4th when cold - fine when hot.
Box rattles like a b**ch at idle - until you depress the clutch, could be release bearing but I'm not thinking so especially as its only a couple of thousand miles old!!
Not the strongest of boxes especially when used hard.
Megane 250
hi, mines got 95k and the bearings exploded is in for repair for a rebuid costing £550 normally the diffs go on them and blow a hole in the bellhousing
TVR Cerbera
88k cup gearbox, quick shift, itbs, trackdays, santa pod etc. been abused for last 5 years/50k miles and last 3 years/20k miles with mods.
Mild diff whine, and doesn't like being rushed too much, but fine apart from that
Mild diff whine, and doesn't like being rushed too much, but fine apart from that
Clio 172 Cup
I've had 3 on my 172 cup and a 4th could be on the card next week. 1st one had a manufacturers fault, 2nd one was faulty again with bearings chewed up so i had that one replaced on warranty. This 3rd one i'm not sure about until it comes out next week. My car has 63000 miles on it. just seems to love a box haha
Clio 172 Phase II
crikey. Stumbled upon this thread. Interesting stuff. Mine crunches into third when going up unless I take it really easy and let the revs drop to below 3K or something. It's annoying but I can just about live with it. I think its the original box. I'm on 100K miles. I always match revs when down-shifting.
mine died at 46K, luck of the draw i guess LOL
V70 d5 beast
mine crunches going into 3rd at high revs but will go in once revs drop a bit,
only seemed to happen when i changed the oil lol
the old was black as anything, couldn't see any bits coming out,
has got the ktr solid top mount and the dog bone mount is ok no tears, will be puttin powerflex in there soon enough
oh and yes i used the corect elf oil from renault and is on 61k
planning on removing soon and replacing the 3rd gear,synchro,hub
hopefully will be all ok
only seemed to happen when i changed the oil lol
the old was black as anything, couldn't see any bits coming out,
has got the ktr solid top mount and the dog bone mount is ok no tears, will be puttin powerflex in there soon enough
oh and yes i used the corect elf oil from renault and is on 61k
planning on removing soon and replacing the 3rd gear,synchro,hub
hopefully will be all ok
