Quick question guys
My gearbox struggles in 4th gear at low speeds so i have to use 3rd a lot more until the revs are quite high and the gears are loose enough anyway
Iv had a look on ebay and theres a few for under a hundred quid so the only thing now is how easy is it to change over the gearbox ?
Dave
Gearbox change
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Gearbox change
1998 Xantia 1.9 TD 186k
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What it is..is it sounds like a loud grinding noise and a clattering,its hard to describe but it doesnt sound very healthy
The mechanic i left it in to about a month ago said that the box was knackered but i didnt enquire any further unfortunately
The mechanic i left it in to about a month ago said that the box was knackered but i didnt enquire any further unfortunately
1998 Xantia 1.9 TD 186k
2008 C4 grand Picasso exclusive 105k
2008 C4 grand Picasso exclusive 105k
"a loud grinding noise and clattering" sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, in a terminal sort of way
When you fit another gearbox, you'll want to check the 2 output shaft seals for wear. Some would renew them as a matter of course. And you'll be able to check the clutch out at same time.
My TD is happy trickling along in 4th at 30mph, although there's not a lot of grunt/torque if you want to then accelerate hard. In fact, on the level, at a constant 30-35, I'll often use 5th
When you fit another gearbox, you'll want to check the 2 output shaft seals for wear. Some would renew them as a matter of course. And you'll be able to check the clutch out at same time.
My TD is happy trickling along in 4th at 30mph, although there's not a lot of grunt/torque if you want to then accelerate hard. In fact, on the level, at a constant 30-35, I'll often use 5th
Martin
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )