renalt laguna 2007 2.0 dynamic

[Jell P]

driving home pull away fine go too change into 2nd and i cant select it go into 3rd 4th and 5th great even reverse just wont select 2nd checked linkage at gearbox and it does move when trying to get 2nd gear which makes me suspect the box any advice would be welcomed

 

[Doggit]

Do you know how to double declutch; that'll test if the synchro gears have gone. If not, then the linkage may need adjusting

 

[Burnerman]

Another test is to see if you can get second with the engine off.....if you can see the linkage moving, try to move it a little more.
I have had issues with selector forks coming undone, but other gears were affected too......another one was where an indent ball had jumped out and preventing the selector rods from reaching full travel. Either way, it's a box out though
John

 

[Jell P]

doggit not sure on double declutch is that like press the clutch twice ?

 

[Jell P]

thanks John box out ouch garage job that is going to hurt the wallet

 

[Jell P]

Do you know how to double declutch; that'll test if the synchro gears have gone. If not, then the linkage may need adjusting

double clutch?

 

[Jell P]

Another test is to see if you can get second with the engine off.....if you can see the linkage moving, try to move it a little more.
I have had issues with selector forks coming undone, but other gears were affected too......another one was where an indent ball had jumped out and preventing the selector rods from reaching full travel. Either way, it's a box out though
John

ouch expensive

 

[Jell P]

Do you know how to double declutch; that'll test if the synchro gears have gone. If not, then the linkage may need adjusting

unbelievable it worked thankyou thankyou thankyou what a relief but still don't know what caused it

 

[Doggit]

The gearbox will still have to come out to get the synchro gears replaced, but you've got an initial answer. Have a chat with a couple of gearbox repair specialists, but make sure you get a good recomendation first.

 

[Burnerman]

Does this sound like the gearbox is ok now? Puzzled!
John

 

[Jell P]

Does this sound like the gearbox is ok now? Puzzled!
John

yes the box sounds fine no clunking whining im confused and a little concerned

 

[Jell P]

The gearbox will still have to come out to get the synchro gears replaced, but you've got an initial answer. Have a chat with a couple of gearbox repair specialists, but make sure you get a good recomendation first.

is it safe to drive?

 

[Doggit]

Yes. When cars were first invented, there were no synchor gears, so you had to double declutch. But it'll need dealing with at some time.

 

[DaveHerns]

Can you change the oil on this box? Wouldn't do any harm and something might fall out to give you a clue as to the problem - ie a part of a syncro hub on my old Rover....

 

[Burnerman]

Easy to change the oil on these......squared female plug on the bottom and a white filler / level plug on the front.
I used to be able to get gearbox bits easily from specialists but haven't done one for years.....wouldn't know where to look now. The easiest box to do was the FWD Cavalier.....you could change the clutch and remove the gearbox internals from under the O/S wheel arch . Brilliant design, never copied.....often wondered why.
John