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Turret oil...

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:30 pm
by Silvia
I'm having the "2nd gear crunch when cold" issue in my just-bought 2002 NB Series 3 .
Did I read somewhere that this model no longer uses turret oil in the shifter? It would be one less thing to work on in trying to fix the problem.....
The steps seem to be - adjuster on the clutch rod is out ,or pushing left more on the gearstick, or examining clutch slave cylinder, or cup at bottom of gear ? Is this correct?
Is there an expert in S.E. Qld who can look and advise on the best course of action?

Re: Turret oil...

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:01 am
by 93_Clubman
Best GB result I've heard of is this recent one:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48888&p=615915#p615915

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48888&p=616012#p616012

6 speed GB turret shares trans oil with rest of box, & so doesn't require separate filling like 5 speed.

MX5 Plus: http://www.mx5plus.com.au/

Re: Turret oil...

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:18 am
by Silvia
Thanks 93. Six speed GB ,so one less thing to worry about eh?
The MXPlus ad you give at bottom is for someone to look at it and diagnose yes :?:

Re: Turret oil...

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:07 pm
by 93_Clubman
Silvia wrote:Thanks 93. Six speed GB, so one less thing to worry about eh?

Well yes & no - yes one less consideration in relation to the 1st to 2nd cold change notchiness or crunch, but then 5 speed is probably considered by more owners to have a better feel to gear changes than the 6 speed.
Silvia wrote: The MXPlus ad you give at bottom is for someone to look at it and diagnose yes :?:

Indeed, they are in SE QLD (Brisbane suburbs) & MX5 specialists.