Gear box

[frog_southampton]

when changing in to 2nd and sometimes 3rd/4th it seems 2 clunk and grind a bit

i have been told maybe my U J ? is this right?

how much is a U J? and how easy is it 2 fit?

could i use a 2nd hand one?

[Aragorn]

i assume u mean universal joint?

i wouldnt think that would cause grinding just make it stiff

its either worn synchros or possible the clutch aint releasing properly

[dan16v]

i had this prob but in the other way round ie going from 3rd to 2nd its was the synchro mesh fecked in the end just whacked a new box on

[mikeoxford]

i had this prob but in the other way round ie going from 3rd to 2nd its was the synchro mesh fecked in the end just whacked a new box on

just as cheap to be fair

[frog_southampton]

how much for a box?

[tqd101]

Gear box aint much 5 speed for around ?30 but make sure your clutch is not knackered first! If you got an old clutch it might be the problem!

[frog_southampton]

my brother said it may be the UJ uinversal joint or summint?

coz it has a bit of play in it, how do i know if is clutch or gear box ?:)

[tqd101]

my brother said it may be the UJ uinversal joint or summint?

coz it has a bit of play in it, how do i know if is clutch or gear box ?:)
Take clutch out if it looks burnt or is very loose and rattles then its fcuked. Get some who knows a bit about clutchs if your not sure, to check it ova.

[burgessovsalford]

When filling your gearbox with oil, can you over fill it?? Or do you just fill it to the top???

[Aragorn]

u open the level plug

and fill till it starts coming out the level plug

then close the level plug again

[mikeoxford]

When filling your gearbox with oil, can you over fill it?? Or do you just fill it to the top???

:lol: u havent have you!?.......................

[burgessovsalford]

:oops: erm... possibly!! the fcuking bloke in motor world is gunna get it, feeding me shit!!!! :evil:

Nar Ive not filled it to the brim but I hav'nt opened the oil level plug thing.

Will I have caused any damage if I did over fill?

[Jules]

Best bet is to open the level plug and let it drain out until it stops, then you know it's down to the level of the inspection plug (where it should be)
You'll need an old container underneath as it'll pour out as soon as you take the plug out!!

[mikeoxford]

Best bet is to open the level plug and let it drain out until it stops, then you know it's down to the level of the inspection plug (where it should be)
You'll need an old container underneath as it'll pour out as soon as you take the plug out!!

just a bit :lol:

i dont think overfilling does any damage as such, just hinders gear selection

[frog_southampton]

where can i find this inspection plug?

[Jules]

should be on the passenger side of the gearbox about halfway up (Best to check in a Haynes manual - would you take advice from someone who highlights his hair blue sometimes....)
:P