problem with gears

[nathannova]

hi,

i am experiencing trouble engageing 2nd gear in my nova it is very sticky when i attempt to do so.

i have been told it is because my clutch is heavy but i cant see it being that, i think it is definately something to do with the gear box itself.

i just want to know if anyone experiences the same problems as me and what i can do to sort it out?

[nathannova]

anyone???

[Jon_nova1]

just second? look at the linkage on top of the gearbox and see if theres anything in the way like the speedo cable

[nathannova]

ok will do never though of that.

thanks

[nathannova]

well second is the main problem but its stickey in most gears

[burgo]

have you checked that youve actually got oil in it

[Jon_nova1]

are you sure it aint the linkage thats just all gooed up and needs cleaning/greasing, is it the same when the engines off?

[nathannova]

yeah definately go oil in it.

my brother had the same problem with his sri when he had it but that was with 5th gear.

[nathannova]

will have to check.

[Jon_nova1]

if its ok with the engine off then it may well be something to do with the clutch as drive would be going to the gearbox, does it crunch into gear?

[nathannova]

yes it is abit better with the engine off.

well it might be the clutch then. would make sense, ill have to check both then

[tom reid]

Check the alignment of the link rod to the selector housing.
How far up does the clutch pedal travel before you get drive?

[nathannova]

the clutch has to be right the way to the floor and the clutch doesnt have to be lifted very high until it moves of in 1st

[burgo]

try adjusting it then see if that helps

[parrycakes]

id a problem with the release bearing in my car.that made it hard to put it in gear?

[tom reid]

try adjusting it then see if that helps

If after adjusting it, the pedal should bite a little lower than before, if not, you need a clutch.