Gearbox hard to get into 2nd (was Re: New boy on the block)

Post by **zorruno** » Tue Feb 05, 2002 7:57 pm

I've been borrowing a '91 for a while - it has the same issue - very hard to
get into 2nd from the outset. I know the oil isn't low as we did a clutch
on it a little while ago and did the gearbox oil at the same time.

What we didn't use was a decent weight oil - just what we had around - so I
suspect that may be the case. Try for a better oil - the list has
recommended redline in the past, but I'm sure there are other synthetics
that are similar.

[...]

Gary Morrison · Post by **Gary Morrison** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 11:44 am

Check the shifter turret, should have about 90cc (I think) of nice clean
gearbox oil in it.

Gary

Post by **zorruno** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 11:12 pm

we drained an refilled this, with a clean but pretty basic grade oil. Made
no difference. Once again, I think the oil grade may make a difference &
we'll try this in a few more kms

[...]

ross campbell · Post by **ross campbell** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 12:15 am

Maybe the 2nd gear syncros in the box are getting worn as this will cause the above to happen.Ross.