Thread: Transmission Gear change difficulties
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Old 13th November 2007, 17:38   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Phil S View Post
I have now had my new ES 2.2 diesel for just 2 weeks and have found it difficult to engage 1st and 2nd gear without some resistance and a 'knuckly' feel even with the clutch pedal pushed hard to the floor. I find the clutch engages quite early on release and is heavy compared to previous cars I have owned which were all petrol. Compared to my previous car which was a golf and my wives Focus the box is certainly not as smooth a gear change. Is this normal and if so will it get better with time?
Darn! That sounds like my car too.
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