Just wanted your thoughts on an issue that occurs every now and then, when going into 4th I feel the gear resist and pop back out even before I've taken my hand away from the shifter.
This only started happening after some hard launching at santapod.
I cannot replicate the problem on demand, just happens randomly maybe once a journey and can happen at either low speed or high.If I try hold it there there is usually a crunching sound so I go back into neutral and back into 4th.
It doesnt pop out once in, just have problems getting it to hold 4th when I first put it in.so I've been digging around and have seen it maybe a gearbox synchro issue or clutch.
But the clutch doesnt slip or behave weird in any other manner.I've also read somewhere that it could be the engine mounts have worn out
- someone had exact the same symptoms (santapod probably didnt help this as my car is running all bolts on mods, and I'm not sure if the mounts have been changed) - where are these engine mounts located, can I get to them with a trolley jack and axel stands? - or is it a garage ramp jobbyI also think the mounts are shot because my BOV keeps slipping, which suggests to me there is probably some movement going on!
Hope its as simple as the engine mount
- for the other guy (cant find the post) it was the engine mount that also holds in the tranny, as there was movement that would cause issues with 4th.so to sum up my I guess my questions are:
1) Where are the engine mounts located, how best to get to them
/ tell if they're shot.2) If it is a clutch replacement, how much would I be looking at for an uprated clutch including labour
3) If its the gearbox, is it best to just get a rebuild as buying a second hand one could lead to the same problems?
Thanks
Auzzam
