Hi
Have recently purchased a 1998 austin mini cooper. When ever im changing down from 3rd to 2nd there grinding. It doesnt happen on any of the others and only when going down.
Anybody able to help with an idea on whats wrong?
cheers,
diarmuid
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diarmuidmcl
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Re: Gears
Balk ring on 2nd gear has worn out, very common problem , Ive just done my '96 Equinox . Although the balk ring itself isn't expensive the labour involved is. Engine out ,remove gearbox, dismantal total gearbox then put it all back together. Proberbly the biggest job on a mini.
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Cheers woody,
probz a job for next winter, once i have a little more experience
probz a job for next winter, once i have a little more experience
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Re: Gears
Forgot to mention since its an MPi unless it has been done alredy upgrade the diff to a 4 pin diff.
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