Freelander 1 Notchy Gears

Mr K · Oct 7, 2024

Hi
FL1, TD4, 170 miles.
I've noticed my gear changes (all gears) have started to become quite hard, needs an extra shove to engage, could this be clutch related?
I always thought a worn clutch slipped rather than this issue.
Thanks

andyfreelandy · Oct 7, 2024

Usually caused by loss of travel on clutch as the master and slave get older.

Press clutch into carpet and if the gear change improves then worth bleeding the clutch.

As clutch wears out pedal and bite point rise up.

Mr K · Oct 7, 2024

andyfreelandy said:
Usually caused by loss of travel on clutch as the master and slave get older.

Press clutch into carpet and if the gear change improves then worth bleeding the clutch.

As clutch wears out pedal and bite point rise up.

Thanks
I am pressing it as far down as it'll go.

Nodge68 · Oct 7, 2024

When was the gearbox oil last changed?

Mr K · Oct 7, 2024

Nodge68 said:
When was the gearbox oil last changed?

about 30k ago.

J_D · Oct 8, 2024

Try bleeding the clutch. Mine goes like that every 6 months or so and air in the system is common, especially if the clutch or master cylinder has been changed in its life.

Mr K · Oct 8, 2024

J_D said:
Try bleeding the clutch. Mine goes like that every 6 months or so and air in the system is common, especially if the clutch or master cylinder has been changed in its life.

yea I was thinking about doing that, problay still on original fluid, should be a simple job.

J_D · Oct 8, 2024

The bleed screw is on a loose bit of pipe down the UK passenger side. The master cylinder is tiny and be careful not to drop any of the black insulation in it. I use a syringe to slowly fill it, or you could suck some of the old fluid out first to change it.

Alteredtech · Oct 14, 2024

Hi,

Check the fluid level first, if it’s low, check if there is no leak under bell hosing. Slave can leak.

If you suspect any leak, keep a bottle of fluid and a syringe in the Car.

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