Hi all

Got a 6 speed vrs..

 

We have had the car almost a year, always had trouble downshifting to 4th from 5th or 6th..

going up the gears its perfect, to down shift we have to nudge it towards 3rd then it will go straight into 4th.

 

I did a new SMF and clutch couplke weeks back, and fitted new gearbox oil..

 

but i did notice the plastic slider on the selector on top of the box seem very loose.. is this normal or as is suspect actually what is causing the issue.. (cars got 161k on it)

is this an easy part to get/change. Or is there a more likely/common fault?

 

thanks

Exactly the same as my old car, it was caused my a worn syncro. In fact what's the last bit of the Reg, could well be my old car lol

Errr.. i actually can't remember.. its back with black wheels got it from a trader. 2 owner car, really clean.

 

worn syncro was my other option (hoping not).. will probably just live with it if it is.. untill i find a cheap box..

I'm afraid I was thinking worn 4th gear synchro too, because that's where you change both layshaft and output shaft when changing down.

Could also be a selector arm issue as well no? They can be tightened I believe, just have to be careful doing so. Draft 42 bushes and kit help gear selection as well, not sure for this particular instance whether it would cure it or not.