Theories please - gearbox oddity...

On or around Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:20:37 +0000 (UTC), "TonyB" enlightened us thusly:

you've been rude about some minor god or other, I expect.

Ah, Austin, I was expecting you to say " They all do that Sir, it's a characteristic you know...."

:-))

TonyB

Well it was odd the other day to be sitting as a passenger in my old landie and watch someone else struggle with the gearbox. It would seem that I have a pig of a gearbox but I have got used to it. If you can't find first you have to pull away in whatever you find yourself stuck in.

Anyway I doubt you were causing a bigger tailback than I did the other day running out of petrol in the rush hour and proceding at less than 10 mph to the end until I finally conked out within sight of a petrol pump

It sounds like a warn synchro ring sticking. I'd try changing the oil and keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks. The oil is changed yearly about every 20,000 miles. It was done this year around July. However, I think I'll get it done again as you suggest. It probably gets used as much in 5th as any other gear as I mainly do long trips. Thanks again. TonyB

That being the case I'd be wondering about what sort of oil they used, and making sure when they change it again that they sye the proper stuff. If you can find out exactly what your gearbox is, one of the knowledgable residents will be along shortly to make an oil recommendation I'm sure.

Incidentally, after the oil has been changed it will take a wee while for the new oil to work it's way right through the synchros et al, so don't expect an instant miracle, rather a gradual improvement (fingers crossed and all that).

They always use ATF. That fits with what it says in the LR manual and HBOL. Mind you, it's still behaving perfectly today.

TonyB