Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears?

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Sun 15 Mar 2009 17:12
99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears? - mstar
hi people

just noticed that when i change gears there is a slight sqeak (sounds like leather squeak type) tried moving the gaiter around and think it is coming from under the gaiter and to do with the slots where the gearstick moves into (1-5 and R), is this wear and tear? or a more serious problem? or is it i need to put some gearbox oil in?
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Sun 15 Mar 2009 19:58
99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears? - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Th egaiter simply pulls up with its surround, spray a little white grease around the ball/socket.
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Sun 15 Mar 2009 21:40
99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears? - mstar
WHAT ABOUT SOME wd40? will that do the trick?
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Mon 16 Mar 2009 17:38
99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears? - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Probably but it wont last long.
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