GEARLINKAGE HELP

CITMAN · Unread post by **CITMAN** » 30 Sep 2003, 21:59

DO GERMAN FRENCH AND SWEDISH SELL GEAR LINKAGE BITS FOR CITROEN ZXs CANT FIND ANY LISTED ON THE ONLINE SHOP

Unread post by **Jon** » 30 Sep 2003, 22:19

No, sorry, we don't
Remind me tomorrow (going home now) and I'll give you the genuine numbers and prices, which bit is it?? One of the 3 rods on top of the gearbox??

CITMAN · Unread post by **CITMAN** » 30 Sep 2003, 22:52

Yeah its the rods (ball joints) on top of the gearbox, I have been told that one of them is worn because the gear lever has fair amount of play in it and its sometimes difficult to get it in reverse. Im not going ot pay the garage to do it as they want £50+ for the bit plus fitting. Can you give me prices for all of them.
1994/95 zx1.4i

rod_f · Unread post by **rod_f** » 26 Oct 2003, 23:52

Did you cure the problem as reverse is becoming difficult to find on mine and I wonder how accessible it all is working on the driveway.

CITMAN · Unread post by **CITMAN** » 27 Oct 2003, 02:17

No its still the same. I dont get any problems getting gears its just that the change is very sloppy and notchy. I would check the clutch adjustment if you are having problems getting reverse gear. On mine to check the clutch adjustment I measure the travel of the pedal which is 150mm ish, but mines the 1.4 so not sure what the measerment for the diesel is. If you want me to find out I can.
Try and engage 5th first and then quickly put it into reverse to see if that helps but dont force it if doesnt want to go in. If it does help it means that your clutch maybe dragging a bit.

Unread post by **cheesesliceking** » 27 Oct 2003, 15:14

I replaced all three on my AX GT got them direct from Citroen for about 8-9 quid each, easy peasy to fit. tightened up the gear change a teey weeny bit. [:D]

VisaGTi16v · Unread post by **VisaGTi16v** » 27 Oct 2003, 17:23

I have to put my zx into 5th before selecting reverse else it graunches (er spelling) (makes the awful sound and doesnt go in) half of the time

jeremy · Unread post by **jeremy** » 28 Oct 2003, 00:08

Sounds like the clutch is dragging. Is the pedal on the floor when it breaks? If so you can probably adjust it. many years ago I had this problem with a Cortina 2000 GT and just lived with it until one night the diaphragm spring in the clutch broke. When I took the clutch apart I found the driven plate was slightly larger than the presser and a whisker had formed round the edge causing the drag.
Jeremy

oilyspanner · Unread post by **oilyspanner** » 02 Nov 2003, 16:03

I agree with Jeremy, sounds like the clutch is on the way out, I think the thrust race cuts a channel in the diaphragm, then the clutch gets heavier and doesnt disengage properly, driveabel in the forward gears but nasty in reverse, have you tried stopping the engine before engaging reverse gear? if its easier with the motor stopped then theres your diagnosis.
Stewart