Series 3 Clutch or gearbox problem?

WITCHBRO

Member

Posts

52

Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk

• Jan 1, 2016

• #1

Hi, just started having trouble getting my series 3 into gear especially when cold, could it be the clutch not fully disengaging, or a gearbox problem?. Are there any adjustments to clutch?. Your thoughts would be appreciated.(Should mention it seems to be ok when moving)

 

flat

Well-Known Member

Posts

9,075

Location

Far away from you!!

• Jan 1, 2016

• #2

Try an oil change on the gearbox

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

Posts

3,105

Location

Tyneside

• Jan 1, 2016

• #3

Check clutch fluid and pedal height.

 

chris7

Well-Known Member

Posts

1,310

Location

Spalding, Lincolnshire

• Jan 1, 2016

• #4

Faulty syncromesh mechanism or clutch out of adjustment!
Chris

 

Dragonwalker

Well-Known Member

Posts

3,479

Location

Out the back

• Jan 1, 2016

• #5

Check fluid in the reservoir and that the line between the master and slave cylinders are not leaking. The rubber flexi hose can perish and leak

 

N

nickjaxe

Well-Known Member

Posts

821

Location

North Cheshire/Merseyside

• Jan 1, 2016

• #6

Do you seem to have free play in your clutch...when your pulling away in say 1st...where does it bit...pedal near the floor or fully up?

Nick.

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

Posts

1,701

Location

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

• Jan 4, 2016

• #7

Probably also worth checking the grease on the selectors and the top cover on the box (including all the ball bearings and springs) it might just be dried up old grease that softens after its warmed up a bit.

 

WITCHBRO

Member

Posts

52

Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk

• Jan 11, 2016

• #8

Thanks, for the advise , only just got round to checking things out. not gearbox but leaking clutch fluid from somewhere, no fluid in reservoir!