Octy vRS notchy gear change

ventmore · 21-08-2004, 14:36

Hey all...was just wondering how long it takes for the gearbox to free up on the octy? I've got 3k on it now, and the change is still quite notchy, and there can be a certain amount of resistance on a quick gear change. Works better with slow smooth movements, but it's still not as smooth as a lot of the cars I've driven.

Cheers
Ventmore

MonkeyHanger · 21-08-2004, 14:39

Mine's on 18K now and just nice.

Can't say i noticed the precise point when it was "run in" though...

**mannyo** · 21-08-2004, 14:40

Give it a bit more time, it will improve. Mine is quiet smooth and seems ok at shifting even on track. The gear change is much smoother than the Alfa I have been driving for the last 2 weeks with its rubbery and not so precise change.

ventmore · 21-08-2004, 14:41

Suppose it's still fairly new at 3k...as I say, it just seems to be quick changes. However, I did notice from the start that the gears don't like to be pushed in, they prefer to be encouraged.

Cheers
Ventmore

SilveRS · 22-08-2004, 08:45

Mike's done 35k now and it’s still a bit notchy when putting it into first gear, but the other gears are ok. You have to be very precise with it when quick shifting.

My mates RS is totally different, his car was really slick from day 1 so I suspect it has a lot to do with manufacturing tolerances. Still, I’ve lived with it now for 2 and a half years and it never bothered me, you just adapt.

Smithy vRS · 22-08-2004, 18:51

My gearbox has 10K on it now and it's still notchy and take to long to change gear, it make's the car very hard to drive fast it needs a quick shift! Was gona try changin the gear oil for liter oil.

monkeychild · 22-08-2004, 22:56

mines done 41k and is still notchy one of those things!!! Had a few embarrassing moments when changing gears fast i.e it didn't wanna go in so crunch!!!!! to find it

SkodiRS · 23-08-2004, 08:30

Mines done almost 35k and the gear change is smooth. Box doesn't like to be rushed though....then it can be a bit obstructive.

Alex · 23-08-2004, 08:48

My Octy had a new 'box before I bought it and second gear especially was very obstructive, once it hit 5K miles it eased off well, I prefer the gearchange in the Furbie much shorter and smoother.

bengie · 23-08-2004, 12:05

i think i was told that these VW box's don't have a synchro on first or reverse hence the slight crunch if not totaly relaxed witht he change. don't know for sure though

***DGW*** · 23-08-2004, 12:10

VAG gearboxes have fully synchronised forward gears.

nczernus · 23-08-2004, 13:35

My vRS has done 49K now and i have had it from new. For a good 7K getting in to third was a real problem and somewhat embarrassing when trying to wipe the smile off these boy racers. However it cleared up. but recently getting into first from 20mph > is a bit of a problem. my vRS will do 1st 43mph, 2nd 73mph 3rd 110mph and 4th 137mph 5th gives you warp speed at 150mph max (GPS 147mph, but i was more conserned with the cars flashing by me on the M74 then the GPS readout).

William · 23-08-2004, 15:35

Have had no problem with my vRS gears- now 25K. However my last Felicia did give trouble when it was at about 2000 miles. I had taken it on a long journey and the gears got harder and harder to select as the miles went by. However after the car had sat overnight the gear change was fine and never got stiff again.

nczernus · 24-08-2004, 10:41

Question William:

Do Furby's have same box as ocy?

William · 24-08-2004, 11:48

Don't know nick, not all Octys have the same box. My wifes 1.6 has a different box than my vRS. Perhaps Furbys with a given engine have the same box as an Octy with the same engine???

QorbeQ · 24-08-2004, 20:40

The only reason I had trouble with the gears on this motor to start with was that I was everso used to driving my old Rover. The clutch on the Rover didn't bite until it was a good two inches off the floor, whereas this one bites as soon as you lift your foot off the deck. Normal use was fine, but if I went into that half-autopilot state I slipped back into Rover-gearchange mode and it seems I'd been educated to start raising my foot before the gear lever had even moved!

It only took .. oohhh .. four different occasions with loud "graunch" noises engaging a gear to re-educate the old noggin

21-08-2004, 14:36	#1
ventmore Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 592 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octy vRS notchy gear change Hey all...was just wondering how long it takes for the gearbox to free up on the octy? I've got 3k on it now, and the change is still quite notchy, and there can be a certain amount of resistance on a quick gear change. Works better with slow smooth movements, but it's still not as smooth as a lot of the cars I've driven. Cheers Ventmore

21-08-2004, 14:40	#3
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Give it a bit more time, it will improve. Mine is quiet smooth and seems ok at shifting even on track. The gear change is much smoother than the Alfa I have been driving for the last 2 weeks with its rubbery and not so precise change. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

22-08-2004, 18:51	#6
Smithy vRS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My gearbox has 10K on it now and it's still notchy and take to long to change gear, it make's the car very hard to drive fast it needs a quick shift! Was gona try changin the gear oil for liter oil. __________________ Tuning engines isn't rocket sciences its just about burning fuel!

22-08-2004, 22:56	#7
monkeychild Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,018 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	mines done 41k and is still notchy one of those things!!! Had a few embarrassing moments when changing gears fast i.e it didn't wanna go in so crunch!!!!! to find it __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2008 Genesis io Singlespeed 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness

23-08-2004, 08:30	#8
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Mines done almost 35k and the gear change is smooth. Box doesn't like to be rushed though....then it can be a bit obstructive. __________________ Adrian.

21-08-2004, 14:39	#2
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine's on 18K now and just nice. Can't say i noticed the precise point when it was "run in" though...

21-08-2004, 14:41	#4
ventmore Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 592 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Suppose it's still fairly new at 3k...as I say, it just seems to be quick changes. However, I did notice from the start that the gears don't like to be pushed in, they prefer to be encouraged. Cheers Ventmore

22-08-2004, 08:45	#5
SilveRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Manchester Posts: 638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mike's done 35k now and it’s still a bit notchy when putting it into first gear, but the other gears are ok. You have to be very precise with it when quick shifting. My mates RS is totally different, his car was really slick from day 1 so I suspect it has a lot to do with manufacturing tolerances. Still, I’ve lived with it now for 2 and a half years and it never bothered me, you just adapt.

23-08-2004, 08:48	#9
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,733 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	My Octy had a new 'box before I bought it and second gear especially was very obstructive, once it hit 5K miles it eased off well, I prefer the gearchange in the Furbie much shorter and smoother.

23-08-2004, 12:05	#10
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,215 Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	i think i was told that these VW box's don't have a synchro on first or reverse hence the slight crunch if not totaly relaxed witht he change. don't know for sure though __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

23-08-2004, 12:10	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	VAG gearboxes have fully synchronised forward gears. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

23-08-2004, 13:35	#12
nczernus Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My vRS has done 49K now and i have had it from new. For a good 7K getting in to third was a real problem and somewhat embarrassing when trying to wipe the smile off these boy racers. However it cleared up. but recently getting into first from 20mph > is a bit of a problem. my vRS will do 1st 43mph, 2nd 73mph 3rd 110mph and 4th 137mph 5th gives you warp speed at 150mph max (GPS 147mph, but i was more conserned with the cars flashing by me on the M74 then the GPS readout). __________________ Kind Regards Nick Cz RED Octavia vRS MW03??? standard 180 gidi googoos you will not only see me but you will also hear me, courtesy of the following mob, Mr. Pioneer, Mr. Kenwood and Mr. Focal.

23-08-2004, 15:35	#13
William BANNED Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have had no problem with my vRS gears- now 25K. However my last Felicia did give trouble when it was at about 2000 miles. I had taken it on a long journey and the gears got harder and harder to select as the miles went by. However after the car had sat overnight the gear change was fine and never got stiff again.

24-08-2004, 10:41	#14
nczernus Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question William: Do Furby's have same box as ocy? __________________ Kind Regards Nick Cz RED Octavia vRS MW03??? standard 180 gidi googoos you will not only see me but you will also hear me, courtesy of the following mob, Mr. Pioneer, Mr. Kenwood and Mr. Focal.

24-08-2004, 11:48	#15
William BANNED Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't know nick, not all Octys have the same box. My wifes 1.6 has a different box than my vRS. Perhaps Furbys with a given engine have the same box as an Octy with the same engine???

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QorbeQ Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hereford, UK Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The only reason I had trouble with the gears on this motor to start with was that I was everso used to driving my old Rover. The clutch on the Rover didn't bite until it was a good two inches off the floor, whereas this one bites as soon as you lift your foot off the deck. Normal use was fine, but if I went into that half-autopilot state I slipped back into Rover-gearchange mode and it seems I'd been educated to start raising my foot before the gear lever had even moved! It only took .. oohhh .. four different occasions with loud "graunch" noises engaging a gear to re-educate the old noggin __________________ Rob Utterly unmodified Octavia Estate 1.8T Elegance Oh ... I have upgraded to Philips Vision Plus headlights and Blue Vision sides Maybe I'll go Jabba, maybe Revo, maybe AmD, who can tell ...

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