Hi all.
Now, I know that the DC5 gearbox is renowned as 'notchy' and such, but what exactly is the definition of notchy in regards to a gearbox?
I've got an 04 Type S, with around 72500 ks. I changed the GB fluid about 1500 k's ago with OEM MTF - which eliminated my 3rd gear pop out... however, since yesterday, my 1-2-3 shifts don't feel as smooth, spirited driving or daily driving. I have no pop outs, but it feel almost as if when shifting between the first three, I hit a temporary barrier at half throw and then it goes in to the gear. Almost like the feel of the shifter when engaging reverse.
Note, this is my first manual vehicle, and of the three I've driven before, this is the only one that feels like I described above.
Is this normal and am I being paranoid? Or what should I take a look at and what could fix it?
Also another unrelated question, is it bad for me gearbox or engine to be in a high gear at low speeds? Ie 50kph in 6th?
Now, I know that the DC5 gearbox is renowned as 'notchy' and such, but what exactly is the definition of notchy in regards to a gearbox?
I've got an 04 Type S, with around 72500 ks. I changed the GB fluid about 1500 k's ago with OEM MTF - which eliminated my 3rd gear pop out... however, since yesterday, my 1-2-3 shifts don't feel as smooth, spirited driving or daily driving. I have no pop outs, but it feel almost as if when shifting between the first three, I hit a temporary barrier at half throw and then it goes in to the gear. Almost like the feel of the shifter when engaging reverse.
Note, this is my first manual vehicle, and of the three I've driven before, this is the only one that feels like I described above.
Is this normal and am I being paranoid? Or what should I take a look at and what could fix it?
Also another unrelated question, is it bad for me gearbox or engine to be in a high gear at low speeds? Ie 50kph in 6th?
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