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by acefactor
Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 HDI wont engage gears
Replies: 8
Views: 895

Re: 406 HDI wont engage gears

Thank you so much for all of your replies so far, they have given me a great place to start. I've also been browsing through the Knowledge Articles on the site and noticed the fix for the drivers side switch which will be useful as the car has that issue as well! I should be picking up the car from ...
by acefactor
Sun Oct 09, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 HDI wont engage gears
Replies: 8
Views: 895

Re: 406 HDI wont engage gears

Sounds like a clutch problem, but if it's a "pull" type clutch then engaging gears can be difficult for a little while until the clutch beds in a bit. Do you mean under the same circumstances I've mentioned, or just in general use? Because the car will engage gears fine when first started and drive...
by acefactor
Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 HDI wont engage gears
Replies: 8
Views: 895

Re: 406 HDI wont engage gears

lozz wrote:iwouid check to see if the gear box as got oil in it,
and check the diff seals for leaks, :roll:
Is that a Haynes manual look up, or are there any links on the site?

Many thanks,

Adam
by acefactor
Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 HDI wont engage gears
Replies: 8
Views: 895

406 HDI wont engage gears

Hey guys, just wondered if I could pick your brains? I could be potetially offered a very cheap 406 HDI from my brother. He recently had the clutch replaced by a garage and is now having issues engaging gears after he has been driving. For example if he has been driving on a dual carriageway and the...