Chopshop85

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Recently serviced my car and decided to give the gearbox some fresh oil.

However, since I have done this 1st and 2nd gear have become quite notchy. Pulling the gearstick out of first gear sometimes requires a bit of strength.
I've been told that using the wrong oil can cause issues like this although it's the first I've ever heard of it?

I'm using Millers CRX LS 75w90 NT oil.

3i Jim

Wrong oil can cause that. I've always used EP90 and never had a problem. Don't know if it's the equivalent to what you put in.

Chopshop85

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Well I had a little play with the linkage just incase it didnt get my marks lined up when the box went back in.

It's made it a little bit better but it's still noticable.

I might have found the old oil can in the shed, so I might try switching the oil out and see if that makes a difference.

studabear

Is your clutch fully clearing?

Chopshop85

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Yes as far as I'm aware. Biting point is about mid way up the pedal.

Chopshop85

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Well changed the oil today. Found out my IB5 has a drain plug in the bottom which was a massive result as it took about 20 minutes to drain and refill.

Used some other millers GL5 stuff I had knocking around in the shed, which is what I assume went in it when i first got the gearbox, and it's made a world of difference

studabear

Happy days, are you taking it to Ford fair?

Chopshop85

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I forgot it was ford fair this weekend until today!

Got to much going on this weekend so i'm going to have to give it a miss this year. Should have my zetec conversion done ready for next year.

studabear

It's next Sunday not tomorrow.

Chopshop85

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Oh!

Friend of mine called me seeing if i was going tomorrow!? People saying about the weather this week as well.

In that case I should be able to make it then