dannymccann
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Hi all. Possible problem developed on my corsa -
M (94) Sri
47k
No engine mods
when it is cold in the morning and you drive off second gear crunches into place and when the car has warmed up nicely it feels as though it just falls in instead of locking in. It doesnt drive any differently or feel any different through acceleration and when its warm doesnt make any noticeable noises. it is only 2nd gear as well, the others are fine (the usual '1st gear wont engage until you are standing still'). Going in for a service soon, depends on financials.
Comments?
Cheers
[Edited on 20-11-2006 by dannymccann]
[Edited on 20-11-2006 by dannymccann]
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Reedy
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change the gearbox oil? gearlinkages ok?
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dannymccann
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gearbox oil covered in service? im no mechanic so have no clue about checking the gear linkages, how much does it cost to get someone who knows what they're doing to look at it??
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Reedy
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
gearbox oil covered in service? im no mechanic so have no clue about checking the gear linkages, how much does it cost to get someone who knows what they're doing to look at it??
gearbox oil should be done on service but most places dont do it, thats why its always better to do it yourself. Nobody ever checks the fuel filter and oil change ( you cant tell if the oil has been changed really ).
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Gregor
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quote:
Originally posted by Reedy
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Originally posted by dannymccann
gearbox oil covered in service? im no mechanic so have no clue about checking the gear linkages, how much does it cost to get someone who knows what they're doing to look at it??
gearbox oil should be done on service but most places dont do it, thats why its always better to do it yourself. Nobody ever checks the fuel filter and oil change ( you cant tell if the oil has been changed really ).
Unless there are tell tale signs , i.e the bolt has been taken off to fill
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BarnshaW
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i got this, i get it everyday after work, when the cars cold it is harder to slip the gearbox into gear, when car warms up its fine. never ever had any major issues in over 14 months with this.
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dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
i got this, i get it everyday after work, when the cars cold it is harder to slip the gearbox into gear, when car warms up its fine. never ever had any major issues in over 14 months with this.
do you find 2nd gear lumpy when its warmed up (say 15 minutes down the road for example)? like i said nothing seems to be affected, and if you put it in second and try to move the gearstick side to side (like neutral) it is solidly in place.
May sound like a stupid question, do you just top up gearbox oil or have to drain it out and then top it up again? is there a dipstick for it (like engine oil)? I would check but the GF has got the car and its 60 odd miles away 
Thanks all so far
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BarnshaW
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well if i start it up, within the first ten mins or so it is very hard to put it into say first gear from second, u have to bang it in quite a bit, like i say as soon as it get s a bit warmer its fine.
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deano87
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A tip for getting into 1st. If it won't get in i.e. you're crawling along extremely slowly, too slow for 2nd gear, then with your foot on the clutch put it in 2nd then move it upto 1st - should go in!
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by deano87
A tip for getting into 1st. If it won't get in i.e. you're crawling along extremely slowly, too slow for 2nd gear, then with your foot on the clutch put it in 2nd then move it upto 1st - should go in!
wot use is that to this thread?
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deano87
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When changing gear in the cold it is even harder. This may make it easier 
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dannymccann
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cheers deano never tried it before. is 1st always a bastard with corsas in any weather??? my other (even older) one did it too
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
cheers deano never tried it before. is 1st always a bastard with corsas in any weather??? my other (even older) one did it too
Getting mine (98 sport) into first when cold can be a pain.
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Dave A
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simple
set up the gear linkage.
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dannymccann
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im not a mechanic though, and i dont want to break anything. if its simple i can try but if not what else can i do......(cant do anything over the chrismtas period, what with it being christmas an all $$$)
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deano87
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Yup, I know someone with a pre-97 and his is hard to get into 1st, have to wait till you're pretty much not moving. Going from 2nd to 1st in one movement helps though! 'Tis really annoying in my 12v though because it has to be in 1st to go slow, like in slow moving traffic, in 2nd it just labours and nearly stalls.
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