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Gear selection difficulties - Ford Focus
Engine has been out and separated from gearbox for other repairs, and now I have gearchange problems. When cold, first gear selection and first to second are baulky, but only when moving, not when stationary - and the engine running.
Once car is slightly warm, much better. Once hot after driving, can leave for 2 hours and still okay.
Once car is slightly warm, much better. Once hot after driving, can leave for 2 hours and still okay.
Asked on 4 January 2013 by Colin Marsh
Answered by
Alan Ross
Well it could be that the clutch is dragging, could be hydraulic ( is engagement near the floor).
It could also be misaligned shifter cables.
regards
It could also be misaligned shifter cables.
regards
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