Stiff Gear Change

[dave crew]

Hi all, new to the club, please be gentle.

I have a 2004  2.0 C8.

My gear lever is really hard to shift, especially into reverse. It had a clutch change about a year ago (same time as the engine changeout (long story)).

It's supposed to be the wife's car, but she won't drive it now because or the gear change difficuly.

Any suggestions?

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

It may be the ball joints at both ends of the gear change cables need greasing or the cables may be due for replacement.

[dave crew]

Many thanks for the prompt response Paul.

Is the clutch adjustable?

 

Cheers

 

Dave

[paul.h]

The clutch is hydraulic rather than a cable so it will not be adjustable. If the gear lever is stiff when the engine is not running, it should not be anything to do with the clutch.

[dave crew]

Thank You!