EP3 EP3 gear advise

[Man28]

Hello,

I have started to notice at a higher speed shifting from 2nd-3rd that its needs some extra guidance to get into gear. This is the same going down the gears and again, 3rd-2nd but do notice a slightly from 4th-3rd.

I have read that this could be synchro's? Does the above sound right and how much would something

 

[Shoonk]

Have the clutch been replaced at anytime? What is the mileage of the car?

If it is a high mileage example and has never had any evidence of the clutch being replaced, I would go down that route first.

Otherwise, yes it could be synchro related but that is an expensive repair, gearbox out job.

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[Man28]

Clutch replacement still isnt cheap though but I do know it hasn't had a new clutch and its the original.

Just wondering if anyone has had similar symptoms.

 

[Chris.]

Sounds like the clutch to me, they go from anywhere between 40-80k depending on how it's been driven. Used to be able to get a new one fitted for £450 from memory, not cheap but not S2000 cost and it will be significantly cheaper than replacing synchros for sure. And it'll be night and day better.

 

[Shoonk]

I would get the clutch done, if I remember I replaced mine around 80k as the pedal travel was low and when cold felt not quite right, new clutch and it has been great since, a friend fitted mine though so got a genuine clutch kit and mates rates worked out cheaper for me.

Even though a clutch can be expensive to change as said it's cheaper than getting the box open.

You have to remember these cars are getting on and they all need a bit of tlc now to keep them in good condition.

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[CR54WDS]

When you say "extra guidance" is the gear lever/linkage loose or sloppy so not quite as positive as it should be or does it "snick" i.e crunch between gears ?