Taminator Member 14 Member For: 17y 2m 9d Gender: Male Posted 14/02/08 12:29 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 12:29 PM Hi all,I have a BF 6 speed manual, it is very notchy when going from 2 to 3 rd gear, there is a point when you come out of 2nd and go to select third about half way (little less) that las like a notch or something before it goes right in. the problem is alot worse then the box is cold and improves after being driven a bit. I has ground a bit and not let me select the gear first go. This happens even when driving sedately. First I though it was my big feet not letting me engage the clutch fully but it still happens even when being very careful. (I have very long feet and the clutch pedal is very poorly designed for people who are a fair bit bigger than normal). This doesn't happen all the time so I would not think that is something broken since it wouldn't fix itself. Has anyone had a similar problem and if so how did you cure it.If anyone can recommend somebody in eastern Melbourne who is good with these boxes can somebody let me know.thankstaminator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 14/02/08 12:37 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 12:37 PM Have you had the clutch bleed and flushed since you have owned the car? This fixes 80% of shifting problems. Also make sure the gear stick mount stud and bolt are tight on the gearbox. If all else fails, fit a short shifter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthxr Donating Members 553 Member For: 19y 17d Gender: Male Location: The Shire Sydney AUS Posted 14/02/08 12:39 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 12:39 PM (edited) and/or change the oil in it put some Transmax z in, that will improve shift quality by heaps, failing that your clutch is on it last legs or a damaged syncro, these boxes are tough so its highly unlikely that its a syncro or gearbox internal ..pete Edited 14/02/08 12:40 PM by stealthxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 14/02/08 12:51 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 12:51 PM and/or change the oil in it put some Transmax z in, that will improve shift quality by heaps, failing that your clutch is on it last legs or a damaged syncro, these boxes are tough so its highly unlikely that its a syncro or gearbox internal ..peteI used to run transmax, I now run Royal Purple Syncromax. The oil is more expensive and makes the box noiser at idle but its also improves the shift quality by about 500%Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 14/02/08 10:26 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 10:26 PM Yeah good fluid inside it and a rip shifter... bang bang bang through the gears and stay on boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 19y 8m 1d Gender: Male Posted 14/02/08 11:56 PM Share Posted 14/02/08 11:56 PM mine is the same but it is a little notchy through all the 1st 4 gears when stone cold. just needs a fluid change I rekon. its been 25k since it was put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 15/02/08 04:28 AM Share Posted 15/02/08 04:28 AM (edited) Cant beat tranzmax Z. Turned my T56 around Edited 15/02/08 04:29 AM by revheadrobbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 15/02/08 05:01 AM Share Posted 15/02/08 05:01 AM I used to run transmax, I now run Royal Purple Syncromax. The oil is more expensive and makes the box noiser at idle but its also improves the shift quality by about 500%LukeI've run Royal Purple Syncromax since the Ford run-in oil came out and shifts are silky smooth There was an increase in rollover noise but it's still bareable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howitzer85 Member 241 Member For: 18y 4d Gender: Male Location: The marsh... Posted 15/02/08 05:31 AM Share Posted 15/02/08 05:31 AM I've got this problem aswell only its more prominent with the 1st to 2nd.Does anyone have any info on changing the oil in the box and bleeding the clutch, as I would like to try this.I've had a look under there but I cant work out how you would fill the box once you drain it....... and I've never done a clutch bleed so if anyone can let me know what to do would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taminator Member 14 Member For: 17y 2m 9d Gender: Male Posted 16/02/08 12:58 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/08 12:58 AM Guys I really appreciate the feedback, will go for the oil and clutch bleed as well. Its embarrassing, you at the lights or near tram stop and you go to shift and RRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRR RRRRRRR, you look like a dickhead. One of my real problems is getting my head aournd the low gearing in the car and picking the correct gear, I always end up too short, 2nd when I should have hit third doesn any one else find that or am I just a dill (wont be offended if you say yes) . The car has only 30K on it and I have never dropped it at the lights and its still stock, (still awaiting the guy who has my xcal2 and 10lb tune) Thanks for the feedback, now time to book it in. That Transmax stuff, would a normal trans shop carry that stuff our you better getting it from Repco or something and taking it with you.Also to check the bolts on the shifter itself, how do you get that plastic bit off without wreking it, it looks like mine has been taken off beforeTam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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