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gear struggle
HIYA GUYS!
I GOT AN ESCORT COS WITH A PADDLE CLUTCH AND I AM STARTING TO STRUGGLE GETTING IT GEAR SOMETIMES ANYBODY GOT ANY IDEAS ON WHY? I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS GEARBOX.CLUTCH OR RACHET ON ITS WAY TO COSSI HEAVEN?? MANY THANKS. PAUL
I GOT AN ESCORT COS WITH A PADDLE CLUTCH AND I AM STARTING TO STRUGGLE GETTING IT GEAR SOMETIMES ANYBODY GOT ANY IDEAS ON WHY? I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS GEARBOX.CLUTCH OR RACHET ON ITS WAY TO COSSI HEAVEN?? MANY THANKS. PAUL
well i read that a paddle will only do about 3-400 miles. 
but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.
good luck
but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.good luck
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Originally Posted by rsdene
well i read that a paddle will only do about 3-400 miles. but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.
good luck
but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.good luck
The 6 paddle clutch has been in my car 3 years now and done numerous trackdays without a hint of any problem. Have you changed the oil in the box lately?
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I have a similar problem in my Mk3 Fiesta. My CTS gearbox was new last June, and has almost done 4,000 miles, with an AP 4 paddle clutch. From the beginning it was a bit sticky going into gear, and hasn't improved. I've fully rebuilt the gear linkage with all new parts from Ford, use the fully synthetic oil CTS recommended, have carried out the manual adjust clutch pedal mod as recommended by AP, and it just doesn't shift slickly. It's killing my times...went to Brunters two weeks ago and could only manage a 7.3 0-60 and 15.03 quarter 
I just can't get the car to perform to its potential. 230bhp in a Fiesta should mean sub 6.5 seconds with ease! 
I just can't get the car to perform to its potential. 230bhp in a Fiesta should mean sub 6.5 seconds with ease!
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by rsdene
well i read that a paddle will only do about 3-400 miles. but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.
good luck
but check the clutch ratchet. just pull the cable from the bulk head. if the cable comes away from the bulk head the ratchet is ok! make sure the release arm on the side of the box is returning fully to. failing thata it might be a box problem.good luck
The 6 paddle clutch has been in my car 3 years now and done numerous trackdays without a hint of any problem. Have you changed the oil in the box lately?
all talk bullshit then 
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Are you sure you didn't miss a 0 off and mean to type 3-4000? 
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NO HAVENT CHECKED OIL TO BE HONEST. BUT THE CLUTCH STILL SEEMS TO OKAY I THINK, IT PULLS HARD ON BOOST AND WITH NO SLIP WHATSO EVER. NORMAL LITTLE SHUDDER NOW AND AGAIN ON PULL OFF. ITS THE ACTUALL PUTTING INTO GEAR THAT GETS DIFFICULT SOMETIMES? SOUND STRANGE DONT IT??
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Originally Posted by 3001paulh
NO HAVENT CHECKED OIL TO BE HONEST. BUT THE CLUTCH STILL SEEMS TO OKAY I THINK, IT PULLS HARD ON BOOST AND WITH NO SLIP WHATSO EVER. NORMAL LITTLE SHUDDER NOW AND AGAIN ON PULL OFF. ITS THE ACTUALL PUTTING INTO GEAR THAT GETS DIFFICULT SOMETIMES? SOUND STRANGE DONT IT??
Do you have a quickshift fitted perchance?
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Originally Posted by 3001paulh
NO JUST STANDARD. WHAT OIL DID YOU USE?
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Ive had this. Ive had it checked out by 3 people.... 1 said it will need a new clutch....
2 said it was fine, nothing wrong with it and not as bad as other they have had to drive with....
ESCORT COSSY gearboxes are meant to be a bit harsh to handle to power... (said by a well known mechanic i was introduced to).
2 said it was fine, nothing wrong with it and not as bad as other they have had to drive with....
ESCORT COSSY gearboxes are meant to be a bit harsh to handle to power... (said by a well known mechanic i was introduced to).
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Originally Posted by G1EN
Ive had this. Ive had it checked out by 3 people.... 1 said it will need a new clutch....
2 said it was fine, nothing wrong with it and not as bad as other they have had to drive with....
ESCORT COSSY gearboxes are meant to be a bit harsh to handle to power... (said by a well known mechanic i was introduced to).
2 said it was fine, nothing wrong with it and not as bad as other they have had to drive with....
ESCORT COSSY gearboxes are meant to be a bit harsh to handle to power... (said by a well known mechanic i was introduced to).
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As above, change box oil (do you even know when this was last done)
BUT its more than likely, just MT75 syndrome, mine is pretty good I have to say but I have heard of losts of issues with 1st and 2nd.
Oh and I have had 2x lots of fresh proper Ford oil through my box one to flush and one which is still in there..
BUT its more than likely, just MT75 syndrome, mine is pretty good I have to say but I have heard of losts of issues with 1st and 2nd.
Oh and I have had 2x lots of fresh proper Ford oil through my box one to flush and one which is still in there..
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hi,have you still got the rubber gaitor on the clutch arm on gearbox .mine was difficult to get gears and found the gaitor was getting traped between clutch arm and gearbox which i only found when fitting new clutch cable when old one snapped 
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