Strange Gearshift porblem

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Fri 2 May 2003 00:15
Strange Gearshift porblem - Amin_{p}
guys and girls, one of my cars has developed a strange problem with the gearbox. Basically the longer I use the car , the harder it is to change gears. When i start up the car first thing in the morning, the gears change like a treat, but as I continue driving, after about 1 hour, it becomes so hard that it is almost impossible to change gear. Usually gear box porblems are for cold engines, but this one is very strange?!?! any ideas welcome. thanks
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Fri 2 May 2003 00:33
Strange Gearshift porblem - Dynamic Dave
Care to mention what the car is? In case "they all do that sir"
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Fri 2 May 2003 01:28
Strange Gearshift porblem - Amin_{p}
yes, sorry, my mistake. The car is a Citroen AX 1.4 Petrol TZX (1991) with a 5 speed gearbox. I also have another AX Diesel 1.4 TGD (1991) with a five speed gear box and it runs fine with no problems. thank
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Fri 2 May 2003 09:20
Strange Gearshift porblem - glowplug
Could it be a heat related issue? I'm thinking along the lines of not enough lubricant or the wrong type causing the gearbox to get hot, parts expand, etc.

Steve.
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Fri 2 May 2003 11:32
Strange Gearshift porblem - Clanger
Try draining the gearbox oil (when hot) and refilling with fresh. I don\'t think the 1.4 petrol has a level plug, you just fill with the correct measured amount.

If that doesn\'t work, it may be a dragging clutch.


H (Darcy rebranded).

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