Clunky Gear Box

[xp deus]

Hi folks is this problem a warranty fix if so whats the cure ? New gearbox /New oil or what ? Would like to know,I have an extended warranty for my motor so what are the chances of it being sorted 580000 on the clock running sweet as a nut apart from the box your thoughts would be welcome :D

cheers colin

[Druid Boy]

Clunky from 1st to 2nd is not unusual and there doesn't seem to be a Toyota policy about it. Search the forum for gearbox issues/difficult gear changes cos there's quite a lot of info out there about this.

[xp deus]

Cheers druid for your reply seems like a bit of a prob but looks like some better oil in might help thanks again

[big mally]

I have the same problem. My 2.2d has 80k on the clock and is quite clunky from 1st to 2nd. I got some new gearbox oil but didn't notice any difference. When the car is warmed up it is quite a bit better, but still nothing as silky smooth as say a Renault Megane (then again, you don't have the electrical problems of the French cars). You just have to ease it into 2nd, so no fast take aways from the lights, lol! I did read somewhere on one of these forums about some fancy motorbike oil, but my garage just put in the recommended oil.

[xp deus]

I have the same problem. My 2.2d has 80k on the clock and is quite clunky from 1st to 2nd. I got some new gearbox oil but didn't notice any difference. When the car is warmed up it is quite a bit better, but still nothing as silky smooth as say a Renault Megane (then again, you don't have the electrical problems of the French cars). You just have to ease it into 2nd, so no fast take aways from the lights, lol! I did read somewhere on one of these forums about some fancy motorbike oil, but my garage just put in the recommended oil.

Cheers mally mines ready for service soon will ask what the score is then see what mr T has to say will let ya all know

[Druid Boy]

I've just remembered, I tend to double declutch and this overcomes it completely. I actually find that it makes for a faster gear change than synchro mesh, especially on the way down the box.

[Mistermena]

A straight 75w grade oil called Silkolene (Or Fuch's) PRO SRG ester racing oil is what you want...