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jamescanningcooke
Joined: 24 Jul 2002 Posts: 2 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2002 2:45 am Post subject: M3 Gearbox problem |
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I have just bought a 96 M3 Evo with 76k miles. The gearbox was a bit clunky so I had a new clutch put in (expensive). The change is much better, but is still "notchy". There is a slight soft resistance before each gear engages, not much but enough to prevent fast changes in all the gears. Is this normal with M3 Evo boxes? Am I being paranoid? The new clutch bites quite high so this should not be the problem. Will replacing the existing oil with Redline MTL, Lubromoly or Mobil 1 Synthetic oil help? Or will I need a new box (very expensive). |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2002 10:09 am Post subject: M3 Gearbox problem |
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The new clutch should bite at about mid-travel or below. If engaging near the top of the travel, there is something wrong. He may have installed an incorrect throwout bearing or clutch disk.
Getrag trannies are rather notchy. Put in a fill of MTL. It will make a worthwhile improvement, and is the best damn trans lube around.
Does the trans make a lot of bearing noise when running through the gears, as well as with clutch out in Neutral, and the engine running? If not all is well.
While you have the car up in the air, replace the diff lube with RedLine 75W90. |
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