Paul W
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:34 PM |
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tintop gearbox/clutch problem
my son has an almera 2001 1.5 petrol with manual gearbox/hydraulic clutch.
couple of weeks ago when car was moving at about 10mph and engaging 1st gear there was a noise as if the gbox teeth were "just" grinding
together. All fine when stopped & engaging 1st, all other gears ok.
after doin a bit of googling I changed the gbox oil (used Halfords Gear Oil EP 75W/80 GL-4)no bits in old oil
made no difference.
a week after changing oil, gear selection is now very difficult in all gears, both with engine off and when running.
also when in neutral with engine running there is a whirring/wineing noise that dissappears when dipping the clutch.
this noise gets worse when driving
I have also bled the clutch & it made no difference, no leaks anywhere
anyone got any ideas what it could be????
thanks in advance
cheers Paul
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maccmike
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:40 PM |
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clutch kit and release bearing
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:46 PM |
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If your description is correct it is possible the clutch release bearing has disintegrated but it could also be a seized bearing on the gearbox shaft
due to running for a long period with the oil level too low. Either way gearbox would have to come out and replace the clutch at the same time.
This a 12 year old car so get somebody to look at it before making a decision as it could be something simple.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:53 PM |
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Quick ebay scan reveals Almera 1.5 gearboxes fetch big bucks compare to other equivale cars --- which is usually an indicator of a weakness.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Paul W
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:54 PM |
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just tried reverse slowly & it drives backwards but when clutch is dipped the car wants to move forwards ??
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Paul W
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 05:56 PM |
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yes after googling it looks like a weak box.
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Paul W
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 06:31 PM |
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just drained a small amount of gbox oil into glass and it looks very metallicy, put a small magnet in & oil makes patterns around magnet also can
feel small bits in bottom of glass.
Iam guessing need another box ???
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Paul W
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 08:02 PM |
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iam gonna try & change the gbox myself, see if the local scrappies have any in
never done one before so what hints tips can u give
cheers Paul
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sdh2903
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| posted on 16/4/13 at 08:12 PM |
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I will attempt most jobs on my tintops but everytime I've done a clutch or gearbox I've regretted it half way through. Either I've
not got a specific tool or its started peeing down or something wont line back up. They are just a PITA unless you have a ramp and gearbox jack. I
would try and source a 2nd hand box and get a good local garage to swap it.
Just my 2p.
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Paul W
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| posted on 29/4/13 at 10:51 PM |
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replacement box & clutch now fiited with no probs
I guess this was the box problem, main shaft bearing
 
Almera box bearing
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