Technical Gear changes

[vfourracer]

Another concern; Often finding it difficult to change gear, especially from first to second, and sometimes to third, and coming out of those gears. The only areas I can think would be slightly worn selectors, master cylinder or linkages? Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[faster4_tec]

Could be the synchro going, mine has done 65k (thats cos it did 2200miles in the last ten days visiting uni's up and down country :-( ) and the synchro has almost gone on 2nd its sometimes a job to get it in, also a prob when going back down to 1st at lights etc, really notchy and nasty.

 

[FIAT-----Newbie]

Ah, so that's what that grindy noise was... Does that mean new gearbox? or clutch?

 

[thefishdude]

mine is also sometime hard to go from 1st to second or especially 2nd to 1st when coming up to lights. been like it for last 2 years on and off no grind noise thought just hard sometimes. i never force it in if its hard i back off and try again.

 

[vfourracer]

Thats exactly the problem! It doesnt like going into first whilst coasting to the lights, not that I put into first to early. Again, second gear, I have to give it a few attempts.
Ive read up on this problem, and many people have experienced this!! Strange. :bang:

 

[space]

Mines the same, sometimes hard to get into first. Also mine has a slight notch going into 3rd, and if im kaning it I always seems to lift my clutch too early and get a not so healthy sound. I've already had to replace the box as 3rd was well on its way out when I bought it

 

[GhettoMoose]

Well for one Fiat Gearboxes are **** anyway.

You will never get it into first over 10mph FACT!

 

[Donal]

A lot of Punto users have had this gearchange problem including myself. Changing to a semisynthetic or even a fully synthetic gearoil will make a big difference. This is because this oil is more fluid when it is cold, making gearchanges easier when you have just started a journey, and the car hasn't had a chance to warm up. Hope this helps.

 

[_Jax_]

sometimes hard to get into first.

Mines a 60s mk1 and it has this too. I thought i was the only one, now i know its a fiat thing im not so worried. Its not an indication that somethings going to get severly ****ed in the long run is it?

 

[puntocrazy]

Mine also does this. Very hard changing to first and second when its cold.

 

[nickphonics18]

mines the same!! i have MK2 Vreg sporting and 1st to 2nd is bad! u have to change instantly into 2nd or it will crunch and u have to be gentle! its only 2nd gear thats doing it...its annoying but as its only that gear i dont wanna replace gearbox! how much would it be to fix this then....cant believe so many of us have same problem....gearbox must be crap!!

 

[vfourracer]

So would you recommend changing the gearbox oil to a different grade? It doesnt just do it when its cold either. I definatley think its the box though, strange we all this problem!!