what would cause the gears to go tight after ive been driving for a while only happens if im starting and stopping alot when driving around the town, its ok on long journeys ? the clutch bites about 20mm off the floor if thats anything to do with it ? or is that the sign of the gearbox on its way out cheers in advance

 

Could be the springs on the pressure plate snapping. Does it creep when you have it in gear with the clutch pedal pushed down?

 

i had this afew years back gears were fine when cold then would go real tight got that pissed off in the end had the gearbox stripped. Box was found to be in good nick but the oil was like treacle really thick as probably had never been drained due to no drain plug.Replaced the bearings as a precaution and has never given grief since.Maybe this is your problem mate hope this helps.

 

Whilst were on the subject of gearbox and oil, How do you change it?

If you do it off the car wont it pour out of the drive shaft holes?

Also how is the level checked?

Cheers.

 

You are correct, remove a driveshaft and let it drain out.

Good old Ford, thinking of all the little things

 

Pop out a driveshaft to drain, refit shaft, then refill by undoing the plug at the front. Just refill on level ground until the oil starts weeping out (about 4.2l )

 

Too slow as i was uploading a specially made avatar for Mr Chav

 

AVE IT.

Tooooooooooooo SLOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

ALMOST as slow as your car

 

pretty sure its 3.1 litres

 

Who cares I always run more by doing in on a hill

Maybe it is 3.1 but as long as its filled when level it will be ok

 

safechav

i think its time for the turbo cab to come out to play

i heard it was superduper spec

safechav spec head 38 mm inlet ports
safechav spec cam 15mm lift 400 deg duration
safechav superduper injection system secret spec
gt30 turbo
40 psi boost

 

safechav running 40 psi












































is that in all four tyre's

 

yes the car creeps forrward with the pedal down is that clutch then ? gearbox oil has just been replaced but still the same thanks for the help

 

Can't tell anyone anything these days can ya

So much for keeping that one on the quiet then





























I fuckin wish