I've got a problem when changing gear in my Renault 2.2 Diesel . The engine
> seems to flare such that I have to make to the change very slow and
> deliberate. Could this be a worn clutch problem or something more sinister?
> I'm not very familiar with diesel engine problems (diesel pumps and all
> that). I don't seem to notice any other worn clutch symptoms and strangely
> the problem seems less in hot conditions.
> Any help would be most welcome.
What exactly do you mean by flare?
I had one or two problems with gear changes on my XM until I changed the gearbox oil.