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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Doodle on July 17, 2009, 03:49:41 PM

Title: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: Doodle on July 17, 2009, 03:49:41 PM

Hi,

I have an '01 TJ (67K that has about 30K of that on a centreforce-II clutch) that every now and again, ie just now, doesn't seem to want me to put it in gear easily.
Mainly 1st but it happens on the others.
I thought it was just when i didn't release the clutch but I've noticed that it isn't.


Its as if i hit a 'wall', when it does you can feel the jeep move a bit. Sometimes trying to select another gear helps sometimes is does not.

The carpet/mat is all the way back, the clutch fluid is topped up.
It does it when the engine is cold or hot.
I ran the jeep all day the other week and it didn't do it but went out today and it started to do it. ( it did absolutely chuck it down but trying not to believe cos it rained that's the problem)

I have only just got the jeep back where it was with someone carrying out some work- he couldn't seem to get the jeep to do it at all as this was one of the reasons he had it.

I know its there but typically everytime people go to look at it there isn't a problem. I'm pretty loathed to take it to a stealership.

Has anyone else seen something similar or can they recommend a decent mechanic/garage( that knows what they are doing) ?

regards

Paul

 

Title: Re: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: isle of man on July 17, 2009, 05:08:47 PM

I believe your hydraulics are on the way out - best to purchase the complete one rather than attempt to reseal/repair.

Title: Re: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: Doodle on July 17, 2009, 05:15:43 PM

Are they/it easy to change or is it best to pay someone to do it?
do you mean the Master And slave cylinders?

Title: Re: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: isle of man on July 17, 2009, 05:26:45 PM

Quote from: Doodle on July 17, 2009, 05:15:43 PM

do you mean the Master And slave cylinders?

Yes - you can buy the complete unit that does not require bleeding.

Title: Re: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: Doodle on July 17, 2009, 06:58:58 PM

Thanks
I shall look into that.
 :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: Gear selection? 4.0TJ
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 17, 2009, 08:54:29 PM

IOM seems to have nailed the issue...

Priorslee Motor Spares in Telford can source entire cylinder units cheaper that Lighthouse as welll...