just baught my new s2 today now the bloody thing is solid to get in gear i think it might be the selecter going up the gears is not that bad but coming down it is just really stiff and have to force it into gear any body with any help much apreciated also what is the best sump gasket to use as i did one on my last one and it still leaked

 

one piece rubbef xr3i ones are best with a bit oh hi qaulity high temp silcone

 

Do the gears select ok with the engine off - im guessing they will and that means you're clutch isn't disengaging properly.

I can't speak from experience but according to Christian of APT the payen rubber one piece gasket is the one to go for, so i'd give that a go

 

even with the engine off its a strugle to get onto gear hope the box isnt knackered

 

Its not so much the gasket thats the issue, (but there are better makes) its the way its fitted.


Use good silicon (resistant to oils and heat) on the half moons on the engine, and the joints,

then use spray glue, and stick the gasket to the sump, and let dry for 5 mins,
then spray alittle spray clue on the underside of the block.
Put sump back on, put thread lock seal on the bolts, and tighten only with a 10mm on a screw driver, and tighter the gasket will break up and push out the side.
after a run up, check the tightness of the bolts.

Job's done.

 

ok got gasket now gona do it tommorow any more ideas on getting it into gear easier

 

Could be the linkage out of adjustment.

Have you checked the oil level in the box lately aswell?

 

is there any particular gear that does not engage properly??? sounds like youve been sold a car with a dud box to me They normally are very stiff before they seize, could be the main shaft

All the best

 

is there any grinding sounds or anything like that?

 

havnt checked the oil will do that tho and there is no crunching apart from when it wont go into gear and i have to force it in and it doesnt whine neither how easy is it to have a go at adjusting the linkage

 

un hook the linkage and try the selector shaft (molegrips or similar) if it moves ok then the linkage is at fault, if it dont you box is buggered

i had a xr2 box in my estate that needed bashing from left to right when goin up or down gears, it was interna (box had 3k on it and was like new)l but i put up with it for a fair while but it was annoying

 

ok just benn out and had a proper look at it now with the engine not running it is going into gear. but with the engine running and the clutch pressed there is a noise like a spining noise so think it might be the clutch

 

is it a standard or paddle clutch in there?

 

What sort of noise is it making when you push the clutch pedal in?

Springs on the pressure plate are probably snapping and destroying the thrust bearing.

 

if the gears are smooth and line up properly with the car off then it points to a clutch issue as stated above. but i still put my money on it being the box, what power is the car running matey???

 

dont know what clutch is in it as i never asked and there is no receipt
as for the noise it is just like something is spining i know that doesnt really narrow it down but thats what it sounds like thanks for your help guys oh and as for power 180bhp