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When engine is cold hard to change 1st and second gear

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:44 pm
by pr222
Hi i have a 92 exceed turbo diesel 5 speed

When the engine is cold it doesnt like to go into gear smoothly. It is only when going into first and second gear usually. Once ive been driving for a while 10min or more it seems fine.

I am just wondering what this could be and what would i need to do to fix it.

Thanks

Re: When engine is cold hard to change 1st and second gear

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:42 pm
by legionnair
First try changing the oil, as the oil gets old it loses its slippery ness which makes the syncros not work well, thus make it hard to shift. Also you can inspect the oil for color, smell, and metal debris.

Dustin

Re: When engine is cold hard to change 1st and second gear

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:24 pm
by fostlongstrider
Mitsi FI goes into 1st easily when cold,but the change to 2nd is stiiff and awkward.
I have found that double declutching makes it easier.
My gearbox oil is virtually new as well.

Re: When engine is cold hard to change 1st and second gear

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:42 pm
by Mephisto
The type of gear oil used is critical, the aussies have talked allot about what works best. Do a search on the Australian pajero forum.