Gearbox Grinding When Changing Into Third

[Goliath 94]

I have just picked up my first 205 today! unfortunately i have some gearbox problems and need some help/advice. it grinds for a very short time, so more like a bang, whenever i change into 3rd gear, either up or down. anyone go tany ideas as to what the problem is and what needs doing to fix it?

thanks

Goliath

[Jrod 7]

Synchromesh, I'm not sure if its worth fixing or just sourcing another box.

[Goliath 94]

ok cheers, any idea if a gti6 box would fit or should i just go with the normal 1.9 box?

thanks

Goliath

[wardy18 33 1 Cars]

this is exactly what mine does, i can put up with but it is my list to do one day as i do have a couple of spare boxes!!

[Jrod 7]

GTI-6 box is 6 speed which reduces steering lock, I think most stick with 205 boxes.

[chownr 0]

Could well be syncromesh, but before jumping to conclusions I would try a couple of easy items like checking the gearlinkage for slop, changing the gearbox oil (which can have a profound effect) and also the tension on the clutch cable. You may well find that these cure the problems and regardless if your 205 is a daily driver changing these 3 items will drastically improve your 205 experience.

 

Oh and by the way welcome to the 205 fold. You wont be disappointed

 

Rich

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

It won;t be the Syncro but a little spring clip that breaks off inside, Can be repaired on the car but handy to have a known good box to hand just in case it is something else, Then it may need a clutch etc etc

[Grim.Badger 15]

My gearbox is also a little crunchy into third, I believe on mine it is because the plastic bushes on the selector arm are knacked and one keeps falling out of place. I should have replced them last time the box was off but I cba at the time.