Willow

willow · 12-05-2009, 23:47

Hi first let me buy you a drink

I have a little bit of a problem getting my t2 into gear

I can not get 1st gear right away i have to push it into 3rd and then into 1st to move off

Gear oil change has not been done could that be it.

Ok no laughing you lot

jims-terrano · 13-05-2009, 07:12

I have a similar problem too, sometimes lifting the clutch whilst in nuetral helps as it seems to get everything moving inside the box. Last 2 services the garages have not been able to remove the gearbox drain plug, last time he stuck some additive in from the top which made it better but it's gone back to how it was. This makes me suspect if the oil could be changed it would sort it however both garages wouldn't go any further with the drain plug for fear of breaking the gear box case.

Jim T

willow · 13-05-2009, 08:35

Thanks for the reply Jim

I will take it to the garage and see if they can do an oil change.
Sorry to hear about your problem not a lot you can do if you can't get the drain plug undone

Take care

rustic · 13-05-2009, 18:10

If you can't get the drain plug out, what about the filler plug.
I know on boats, you can buy a manual pump with a flexible pipe that goes down the dipstick to drain the oil, so I would have thought it could be manoeuvred to the bottom of the box, or you could try a length of thin tube.
The boat pumps take out 1/2 litre at a time.
Worth a thought.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 13-05-2009, 18:48

years ago had an oil change on a maestro at a garage and they sucked
it out thru the dipstick, dont know if there was any benefit to it or just
a novelty technique.

willow · 13-05-2009, 19:05

Both interesting replies

If I have the same trouble I'll sugest it to the to the garage

I might get some funny looks though

Thanks from me
Jim what do you think worth a go

jims-terrano · 13-05-2009, 20:47

That was a suggestion ages ago and possibly worth thinking about. Only problem I can really see is that all the crud is left at the bottom of the gear box.
Toolbox once suggested to take the car for a good 20 mile run and get it good un hot, then try removing the plug. I might ask the mechanic if he's up for it some time.

Jim T

PS Evening Ma Lady, that'll wake Zippy up

tezzer · 13-05-2009, 23:08

you could try and heat gearbox casing with a blow lamp around drain/ filler plug
usually the metal will expand enought to move the plug.

tezzer

extreme-4x4 · 13-05-2009, 23:09

new clutch fluid might help..... often overlooked but still gets tired

jims-terrano · 13-05-2009, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

new clutch fluid might help..... often overlooked but still gets tired

Like the driver then, I often get tired

Jim

lacroupade · 14-05-2009, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

years ago had an oil change on a maestro at a garage and they sucked
it out thru the dipstick, dont know if there was any benefit to it or just
a novelty technique.

thats got to be the punchline to a very rude joke about a lady mechanic surely???

willow · 14-05-2009, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

thats got to be the punchline to a very rude joke about a lady mechanic surely???

I think there must be something in the water in wales

What have you and extreme been drinking

lacroupade · 14-05-2009, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow

I think there must be something in the water in wales

What have you and extreme been drinking

Surprisingly, he doesn't drink and I can't afford to! and no substance abuse either.....its the air I think

12-05-2009, 23:47	#1
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Willow Hi first let me buy you a drink I have a little bit of a problem getting my t2 into gear I can not get 1st gear right away i have to push it into 3rd and then into 1st to move off Gear oil change has not been done could that be it. Ok no laughing you lot

13-05-2009, 18:10	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	If you can't get the drain plug out, what about the filler plug. I know on boats, you can buy a manual pump with a flexible pipe that goes down the dipstick to drain the oil, so I would have thought it could be manoeuvred to the bottom of the box, or you could try a length of thin tube. The boat pumps take out 1/2 litre at a time. Worth a thought. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

13-05-2009, 18:48	#5
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13-05-2009, 07:12	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I have a similar problem too, sometimes lifting the clutch whilst in nuetral helps as it seems to get everything moving inside the box. Last 2 services the garages have not been able to remove the gearbox drain plug, last time he stuck some additive in from the top which made it better but it's gone back to how it was. This makes me suspect if the oil could be changed it would sort it however both garages wouldn't go any further with the drain plug for fear of breaking the gear box case. Jim T

13-05-2009, 08:35	#3
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Thanks for the reply Jim I will take it to the garage and see if they can do an oil change. Sorry to hear about your problem not a lot you can do if you can't get the drain plug undone Take care

13-05-2009, 19:05	#6
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Both interesting replies If I have the same trouble I'll sugest it to the to the garage I might get some funny looks though Thanks from me Jim what do you think worth a go

13-05-2009, 20:47	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That was a suggestion ages ago and possibly worth thinking about. Only problem I can really see is that all the crud is left at the bottom of the gear box. Toolbox once suggested to take the car for a good 20 mile run and get it good un hot, then try removing the plug. I might ask the mechanic if he's up for it some time. Jim T PS Evening Ma Lady, that'll wake Zippy up

13-05-2009, 23:08	#8
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	you could try and heat gearbox casing with a blow lamp around drain/ filler plug usually the metal will expand enought to move the plug. tezzer

13-05-2009, 23:09	#9
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	new clutch fluid might help..... often overlooked but still gets tired