Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 00:57:35 +0100 From: "OKOK!" <rootnospamlhost.not> Subject: Re: steam at radiator (c900) [OT: Reverse gear clunk]
> >> > > > > > > If it clunks going into reverse I would think the clutch is binding. Of > > course if you start the car without holding in the clutch then go straight > > to reverse pretty much any manual gearbox will clunk, but holding the clutch > > in for a few seconds should prevent that. > > > > > Don't forget that a C900 manual you most likely start with the gear > already in reverse (and the clutch pressed down!) since this is the > parking position when the key can be removed from the car. Thus the > clunk problem is mostly noticeable during parking manoevres and alike. > > -- > th Hi, my gearbox is quite noisy / worn, and I can even HEAR the gears coming to a stop 2-3 seconds after pressing down the clutch. This only happens if I press the clutch COMPLETELY to the floor. Shifting into reverse is smooth then. If I shift into reverse before they stop turning then "CLUNK"! (Capitals on purpose ...;) Richard.
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