When I pull away from the lights hard I have trouble getting second and it just makes that horrible stripping sound, I used to be able to be quite aggresive with it but now its hopeless, 3rd was ok but i'm noticing that creeping in now

Its a 99 TEK2/decat with 42k on the clock.

Is it new gearbox time, if so is there anything I can buy extra when I have this done to make it stronger or whatever?

 

Baulk rings are probably worn (the actual thing that's the synchro bit ) - try to get some Castrol Syntrax tranny fluid in there and see if that helps.

Otherwise it's time for a rebuild and get new baulkrings (not that expensive, but the labour will be).

/J

 

Its had a service not long ago where all the oil was changed all round, sounds like this is going to be expensive

 

Try some Redline shoock proof gear oil


Rgrds

 

I had exactly the same on my MY99 Type R

Needed main shaft bearing and syncro kit for 1,2,3,

Dave West at Risborough 4WD Centre did a marvelous job

 

5 Type R, what was the cost?

Am I right in thinking this is a £700+ job?

 

UHF, does yours whine above 40mph in top when on the power,if so it's similar symptoms to mine . 5 TYPE R, i also would be interested in the price mate...

 

if you need help with your gearboxes give e a bell 07771767874 and I should be able to help.

 

It cost me about £900 in labour and parts etc