why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

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Century Motorsport
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why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

Post by Century Motorsport »

Hi i own a rev 3 turbo and always have a problem with the gear change on it when driving it hard. Its not that the gears crunch, its just impossible to do a 'fast' gear change. You almost have to feel it in. I did read about a problem on the 2's that the clutch pedal is too low to the floor as this can mean that the clutch isnt dis-engaging enough to allow for a smooth gear-change, but i dont think that thats my problem as when i had a knackered clutch and the biting point was high i still had the same problem. Having said that thou, with the new clutch in the biting point is only about 3/4inch off the ground!!

Thanks in advance,

Nathan
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Re: why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

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Clutch is hydraulic - bleed it if you think it is not releasing,

As for smoothness - consider alternative Oils??

Paul
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Re: why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

Post by nisnos »

paul knows his stuff - for sure!

however i have spent best part of 1 and a half grand getting boxes totally rebuilt!! to find (i should have known better really!!!) the seals in my master cylinder had begun to die!

peter at sbits is going to sort it for me soon! but now have a SPANKING new box i cant use as a damn spare!!

:evil: YES THE MISSUS LOVES IT! :twisted:


mooohaaawwwhaww!!
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Re: why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

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paul port wrote:Clutch is hydraulic - bleed it if you think it is not releasing,

As for smoothness - consider alternative Oils??

Paul


I bled the clutch when i changed it and i also changed the gearbox oil when i changed the clutch..... thats whats baffling me??'

Thanks,

Nathan
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Re: why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

Post by Peter Gidden »

Firstly i'd adjust the clutch pedal anyway.

Secondly, i've had more than just a couple of instances here where a change of seals in the slave and master cylinders has transformed the clutch action. Poor things are getting old!

The kits are only around £15 each.
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Re: why is my gear change such a biyatch!?

Post by Century Motorsport »

Thanks for all the info guys. I've got it sorted now, adjusted the pedal - master cylinder rod up and the gear change is a dream compared to before!! I can change from second into first without having to stop now or feel like im gonna snap the gearstick off in the process!!!

Many thanks again,

Nathan
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