Hi
When I change down from 4th to 3rd gear in my citroen zx there's a horrible grating sound, it occasionally happens when going from 2nd to 3rd as well. Once it's in 3rd gear there's no problem.
I'm pretty sure my clutch/cable needs adjusting as I have to put my foot right to the floor to change any gear, could this be causing the trouble with 3rd gear? Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks.
GLD.
Adjust the clutch and see.
Si
It would appear that the synchros on 3rd are worn and so need all the help they can get, such as having the clutch adjusted properly. If you continue to drive with the clutch like this you may wear the other synchros as well and end up with this problem in all gears.
Rob Graham
gearbox oil has been replaced with regular cheap and cheerful EP 80-90 by someone ........this can create all sorts of crunching problems. steve the grease
>Well I've tightened the clutch cable and it hasn't helped, it still crunches when changing down to 3rd.
If I take it to a garage what will they do? Can the synchromesh be changed on 3rd gear or will it be cheaper to fit a re-conditioned/new gearbox?? Any idea of the price??
Any help appreciated. Thanks.
GLD.
still crunches
synchromesh be changed
gearbox?? Any
No idea, but certainly not cheap. Most garages will only want to fit another g/b. There are Co's that will repair them, fit new synchros, bearings etc, but they would probably just want the box. Not the complete car. Personally I'd live with it until I was ready to replace the car. Mike.
I've noticed one of the gear selector rods is *very* loose almost bendy, is this a possible cause?? How do I know which rod (out of 3) is used for selecting 3rd gear?
Once again any help is appreciated.
GLD.
On a ZX, between 1000-1500 fitted in my experience. :-(
JH
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