hi there i have a problem with my clutch if you drive normaly its fine but when you give it some welly and change gear above 4000 RPM it crunches has anyone else had this problem could it be a easy fix such as fluid change or new clutch?? thanks in advance for any help mark:confused:

Sounds like syncro fooked, lots have it. The Manwel boxes are much weeker than people bang on about.

i don't think it is as when not pushing the car it changes fine i was thinking mabe fluid or the presure plate but don't know was just wondering if anyone has had similar problems

Not, will mostly happen when gunning it with the syncro fella. If you driving nicely it will be fine.

^^^^ definately syncro by the sounds of it.syncros will change fine if changing slow but as the shaft speed and gear inertia increases it will struggle to slow them down and cause the crunching noise your getting.

so what would be the cheaper way of fixing re-con or 2nd hand??

if recon can you recomend anyone in bristol area

Replace the oil first, with something like Redine MT90, many have found it to it cure(mask) the problem for a long time.

 

Recon is very expensive, £1000+. Brand new box, with synco improvements is around £1200. 2nd hand about £500

Dont later boxes have improved syncros 96 on i think double syncros ring a bell no sure though.

Dont later boxes have improved syncros 96 on i think double syncros ring a bell no sure though.

 

Your thinking about the auto box which was greatly improved 96 onwards.

thanks for the help were would i be able to get this mt-90 from cheers

The later manual box had improvements too Old Zed :)

mt 90 demon tweeks sold in quart bottles think you need 3 bottles it ant cheap.

Your thinking about the auto box which was greatly improved 96 onwards.

 

The manual has stronger syncro material (no idea what) in the later series 96+

Redline MT 90 will hide it and prolone the life of the box. It does make gear shifts very stiff and notchy for the first few miles until oil gets warm. but slick as snot once warmed up

The manual has stronger syncro material (no idea what) in the later series 96+

 

 

I wonder if they would also fit in a S2 gearbox. Mine is beginning to snick slightly.

ok new problem nosie from gearbox press clutch it go's away don't think it the thrust bearing poss friction plate or presure plate if one or more has gone would this be likely to be the problem and not the syncro's also anyware in bristol to get clutch fitted as i now live on a hill and don't fancy doing it in the road all help advice welcome also what clutch is recomended how much and where from cheers

would this be likely to be the problem and not the syncro's

 

Sounds like another completely seperate problem dude.