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Title: Clutch / Gearbox Fault Post by: Nick Gramaglia on 19 December, 2009, 01:15:32 PM Hi all,
I have a small problem with my series three Coupe when I start the engine from cold it turns over on the starter motor easier if I dip the clutch and starts no problem, but when I then release the clutch in neutral the car lurches forewad it does not stall and drives fine but I wonder if this is the start of something expensive. Nick Title: Re: Clutch / Gearbox Fault Post by: ColinMarr on 19 December, 2009, 01:55:49 PM Nick,
Mine does almost the same thing, but I wouldn’t describe it as ‘lurches’ forward, more like a gentle nudge. I think it’s just the cold viscous oil in the gearbox picking up some forward drive and is nothing to worry about. If the gearbox oil hasn’t been changed for a few years you might try doing that and a using modern oil, like Fiat’s Tutela 80W/90. Colin Title: Re: Clutch / Gearbox Fault Post by: Richard Fridd on 19 December, 2009, 02:04:14 PM if the clutch is not fully disengaging i think the only adjustment is by means of the wing nut on the cable.i do normally depress the clutch pedal when starting anyhow[especially from cold]to give the starter motor less load.richard
Title: Re: Clutch / Gearbox Fault Post by: Peter W on 19 December, 2009, 05:34:52 PM Mine does just the same. The hand book tells you to depress the clutch when starting. Clearly this reduces drag and gives the starter an easier time.
Peter Title: Re: Clutch / Gearbox Fault Post by: Nick Gramaglia on 21 December, 2009, 05:37:47 PM Thanks for the replies,I doubt the gearbox oil has been changed in the last 5 years so I will do that.
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