Hi everyone,
The issue encountered is with a Punto Mk2 188 1.2 8v 2001 model with manual transmission, specifically with the gear knob and gear changes after heavy use in heavy traffic/long journeys.
When cold/switched off, gear shifts are satisfactory and notchy. However during heavy traffic, city driving and long journeys requiring significant amount of gear changes and heavy clutch use, the gear lever becomes sticky/stiff with very vague gear selects. The issued is worsened when using the AC and driving in very hot weather. After switching off and cooling down, the issue is resolved and gear changes become notchy and defined again.
Has anyone encountered this problem? What are your thoughts for solving it?
Thanks!
The issue encountered is with a Punto Mk2 188 1.2 8v 2001 model with manual transmission, specifically with the gear knob and gear changes after heavy use in heavy traffic/long journeys.
When cold/switched off, gear shifts are satisfactory and notchy. However during heavy traffic, city driving and long journeys requiring significant amount of gear changes and heavy clutch use, the gear lever becomes sticky/stiff with very vague gear selects. The issued is worsened when using the AC and driving in very hot weather. After switching off and cooling down, the issue is resolved and gear changes become notchy and defined again.
Has anyone encountered this problem? What are your thoughts for solving it?
Thanks!