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[PAULCDX]

Hi,

Noticeably from cold I really struggle to select first gear, I really have to force it into gear even though the clutch is completely down etc. 2nd - 5th don't seem to bad at all?

Once warmed up and used more it doesn't seem as bad. Is this a gearbox oil problem or linkage / selector etc?

Car only has 36k genuine miles so I'm hoping it's not an actual gearbox fault

If it's an oil issue, can anybody recommend a brand / type / grade etc 

Thanks in advance,

Paul 

[grain.ben]

I had this problem on my corsa c and it turned out to be the gear linkage had worn, new one fitted, no more problems.

But, could be a different thing altogether on a Veccy 

[omega3000]

Not had that problem on my Vectra B but does sound like the linkage  My daughter has just had her gear linkage replaced on her corsa and its solved very similar issues 

[PAULCDX]

Thanks for the replies,

I'd been advised it could be the linkage or gearbox oil issue but tbh I haven't checked the level ( don't know how to lol    )

Is the linkage an expensive fix / easy to do ?

Thanks 

[omega3000]

Thanks for the replies,

I'd been advised it could be the linkage or gearbox oil issue but tbh I haven't checked the level ( don't know how to lol    )
 
Is the linkage an expensive fix / easy to do ?

Thanks 

Martin will tell you its easy  Not expensive and just a bit awkward to fit but do able 

[martin42]

It was easy for you,standing there whilst i was strugging to remove the old part and err assemble the new part the correct way around and adjust it to get the gears lol

[omega3000]

Mite be worth you sending martin a pm if you cant fix it yourself 

[martin42]

Err no dont lol

[omega3000]

It was easy for you,standing there whilst i was strugging to remove the old part and err assemble the new part the correct way around and adjust it to get the gears lol

I was sitting giving you encouragement 

[PAULCDX]

I defo can't fix it myself as I'm useless 

I've just had a mooch on the bay, is this what I need? I think I have the F17 Box 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370887339782?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[martin42]

Buy a new 1 as you will need a new pin aswell

[omega3000]

Yep , but i wouldnt buy second hand paul , the linkage fell to bits when it was took off the corsa . Best buy new if your going to keep the car 

[PAULCDX]

Martin can you point me in the direction of where I need to buy one from or would it be the Dealer? ( stupid question I guess ) 

Am on the right track with the ebay link?

[martin42]

Search ebay for it should have new 1s on there but dont tell anybody your buying pattern parts lol

[PAULCDX]

I also have another issue 

Car with the spanner light comes on all the time, previous owner told me it was code P1555 which points to the throttle body I think?

I'm hoping it just needs a good clean out