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by Matthew
01 Jul 2025, 21:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3017

Re: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

ok, where is John based Aiden? Thanks
by Matthew
01 Jul 2025, 18:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3017

Re: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

That's very disappointing to hear :( , seeing that the gearbox has only done 7K miles since being fitted . I exchanged my old one for a recon from Coolair. I have contacted them but apart from recommending changing the oil they didn't offer much else. I'm gutted to say the least and don't have cash ...
by Matthew
01 Jul 2025, 13:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3017

Re: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Hi there.....update.......I've put new oil in the gearbox and after letting her warm up a little took her out for a run. 1st to 2nd seems smoother than before and 2nd to 3rd were good for the first few changes. Delighted. Then the crunch came back. Although if I just take my time and gently tease it...
by Matthew
30 Jun 2025, 13:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3017

Re: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Hi Aiden...many thanks for all that. So I've cleaned the box took her for a good run no leaks evident. I've just drained the oil and drain magnet is like a hedgehog iron fillings covering half of it. Is this a sign of gearbox rebuild or is it worth replacing oil? Also was wondering if clutch could b...
by Matthew
29 Jun 2025, 09:09
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3017

T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Hi there, I've owned my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled for the last 5 years. I replaced the 4 speed gearbox about 4 years ago with a recon box, Its been great up to now but its developed an issue when changing from 2nd to 3rd. There's a grinding noise when engaging 3rd gear. Although if I take her out ...