Gears stiff advise needed please

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Carl62
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Gears stiff advise needed please

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When trying to change gear every gear movement's become really stiff anyone know what may be the cause? Its a 4 speed 1988 T25

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First always try the easy stuff.

Drop the spare wheel WD40 the linkage then grease, white spray grease is best.

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Thanks,
will try the easy option first
if that does not work what next?

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Re: Gears stiff advise needed please

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Carl62 wrote: . . . anyone know what may be the cause? Its a 4 speed 1988 T25

Cold weather and old gearbox oil maybe?

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hi carl,also try lifting the rubber gaiter at bottom of gearstick and spray a load of wd40 in there,mine was clogged up when i got it but is nice and easy now! :lol:

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