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Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:04 +0000
by Peter W.
I do have problem while changing up into 2nd gear.i can hear bit of a clanky noise
i've spotted that my upper shift boot is cracked and that small nylon cup on the base of gearleaver is not in perfect codition as well(small crack on one side)
can that be a reason??
i have to mention that gear oil was changed recently...
many thanks for any advise
Peter W.
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:09 +0000
by sidewaysreilly
Is it a 5 or 6 speed?? Shift booths do cause it on 6 speeds but if the cup is damaged then it will cause trouble.
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:17 +0000
by Peter W.
its 6 speed
so next job is to replace that nylon cup
lucky its cheap but i'll do shift boot as well so i wont have to smell the gear oil inside as i drive
thanks a lot
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:21 +0000
by sidewaysreilly
In the process of putting a 6 speed in mine. Booths done. Check which cup you need as the later ones are larger. Otherwise kit is the same for both mk1 & 2 from mx5parts.
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:27 +0000
by Peter W.
it seems that i have to check my vin to now which one i need.i'm already checking mx5parts.co.uk and seems that its the small one
but obviously will double check that before buyin'
thanks again
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:38 +0000
by sidewaysreilly
Here they are, bigger/later one is much bigger.
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/696click on the image and then click next to see dimensions of both.
Re: Problem while changing into 2nd gear

Posted:
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 7:43 +0000
by Peter W.
thanks
i've found it