Mk1 Strange Gearbox Behaviour

[mk1glx]

Hi I'm new to the forum...

 

I have a 97 2.0 GLX and I'm having problems engaging 1st and reverse, when the engine is running it is sometimes a struggle to get into gear but when the engine is off it is smooth to get into gear.

 

 

Also whilst im here...

 

when im doing approx 70 on the dual carriage way it runs fine but as soon as i ease off the accelerator the engine noise is sometimes quite loud any clues? are they related?

[sparky Paul]

You problem with engaging gears sounds like clutch drag, i.e. clutch not fully disengaging. Likely culprits could be faulty clutch pressure plate or release bearing / slave cylinder, or possibly master cylinder. There's no synchromesh on 1st or reverse, hence you can't get it into gear with the engine running - the gearbox input shaft is turning when declutched and it doesn't like it.

 

Not sure about the other problem, is it normal engine noise but louder, or something abnormal?

Edited January 30, 2011 by sparky Paul

[chrispb123456]

Hi I'm new to the forum...

 

I have a 97 2.0 GLX and I'm having problems engaging 1st and reverse, when the engine is running it is sometimes a struggle to get into gear but when the engine is off it is smooth to get into gear.

 

 

Also whilst im here...

 

when im doing approx 70 on the dual carriage way it runs fine but as soon as i ease off the accelerator the engine noise is sometimes quite loud any clues? are they related?

Hi and welcome to the forum

As already said clutch dragging for whatever reason,

Are you sure the noise is from the engine and not the transmission? noises when on/off accelerator can be associated with worn differential/transmission bearings.

You may need to remove transmission to cure your clutch problem so this would be a good time to get another gearbox/transmission fitted.

It will need a trained ear to confirm this, get some second opinions in case it's not