I have a Citroen Synergie 1.9 turbo diesel people carrier (stop laughing at the back!).
Two weeks ago, the gear change became incredibly notchy, and got to the point where I had to physically force the stick into gear. It was especially bad in 1st and 2nd, but seemed to change. Sometimes 3 and 4 would be worse. Fifth was different in that it was the only forward gear which actually crunched briefly while forcing the stick into place. Reverse occasionally crunched but often engaged perfectly.
Then, all of a sudden, the problem disappeared I had over a week of trouble-free motoring.
However, the problem has returned although it will intermittently disappear.
Any ideas what the fault might be? Would a clutch problem come and go like this? Would a gearbox problem come and go like this?
I'm reluctant to spend 400 knicker on having a new clutch fitted if it turns out that the problem stems from the gearbox.
One other thing: the car always seeps oil (it's French). Could it be something as simple as gearbox oil?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Two weeks ago, the gear change became incredibly notchy, and got to the point where I had to physically force the stick into gear. It was especially bad in 1st and 2nd, but seemed to change. Sometimes 3 and 4 would be worse. Fifth was different in that it was the only forward gear which actually crunched briefly while forcing the stick into place. Reverse occasionally crunched but often engaged perfectly.
Then, all of a sudden, the problem disappeared I had over a week of trouble-free motoring.
However, the problem has returned although it will intermittently disappear.
Any ideas what the fault might be? Would a clutch problem come and go like this? Would a gearbox problem come and go like this?
I'm reluctant to spend 400 knicker on having a new clutch fitted if it turns out that the problem stems from the gearbox.
One other thing: the car always seeps oil (it's French). Could it be something as simple as gearbox oil?
Any advice would be appreciated.
