SDF1965 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 From cold the gear change requires a good shove through most gears, becomes a lot slicker as the car gets up to temp. Is this a sign of gearbox oil change required? any advice, experience of this issue appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Pretty normal in my experience, but only really 1st & 2nd gear. New oil might help if all gears are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMacdonald Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 My 2003 can be cumbersome when it hasn't been well used for a few weeks. It's just one more excuse to get out there and use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megapixelmike534@gmail.com Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 i put a short shift in mine seem much better ...dont ask me why lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Mine is the sa,e from cold but fine when up to temp and my gearbox oil has already been changed. I've a genuine short shifter to put on and see how I get along with it. The gearchange on these is not a strong point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelAC Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Mine seems stupidly easy to get into gear, not experienced a gear change like it before but the throws are really long which I'm not keen on. I will be getting a short shift for it. The TT's suffer from really hard shift from 1st to 2nd on the older ones, especially when cold, but a change in the viscosity of the gearbox oil can help, go lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anker BS Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 There's a huge difference between my wife's base 2002 base Boxster and my 2004 S. The 5 speed shifts smooth as silk through all gears all the time. My 6 speed requires careful shifting, make sure it is fully in gear, and very stiff, for the first 1/2 mile. The 6 speed is never as smooth and easy as the speed. I believe this is generally true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDF1965 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi all, thanks for the replies, seems this is ‘they all do that sir’ type things i have a short shift kit, was reluctant to install it thinking it may make the action worse, will press on and Let you all know if it makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 5 hours ago, SDF1965 said: i have a short shift kit, was reluctant to install it thinking it may make the action worse, will press on and Let you all know if it makes a difference Not necessarily worse, but it will require more effort for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 As I have said before my SSK was much better after I put Jim04 s bearing kit in it, now it makes a bit of difference if it hasn't been driven for a while, but not much, once warm it goes through the gears really sweetly. No I don't receive a commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzeebub Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 My 6speed Anniversary (with short shift from factory) can be recalcitrant 1st & 2nd from cold, it is generally fine once car up to temp. I like these little foibles. To me it is character and it's good points hugely outweigh any compromises. I will change the gearbox oil next time it is in for a service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 46 minutes ago, Billzeebub said: My 6speed Anniversary (with short shift from factory) can be recalcitrant 1st & 2nd from cold, it is generally fine once car up to temp. I like these little foibles. To me it is character and it's good points hugely outweigh any compromises. I will change the gearbox oil next time it is in for a service I think the gearbox oil service intervals is something like 9 years or 96k so if you haven't had it that long it might have been done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 7 hours ago, edc said: I think the gearbox oil service intervals is something like 9 years or 96k so if you haven't had it that long it might have been done already. Isn’t it 12 years manual and 6 years PDK? I had the gearbox oil changed on my manual 2005 at 10 years and it definitely helped the change quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 4 hours ago, rowbos said: Isn’t it 12 years manual and 6 years PDK? I had the gearbox oil changed on my manual 2005 at 10 years and it definitely helped the change quality. Maybe but a PDK definitely isn't a 986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, edc said: Maybe but a PDK definitely isn't a 986. True. That was included for completeness ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 6 hours ago, rowbos said: Isn’t it 12 years manual and 6 years PDK? 1 hour ago, edc said: Maybe but a PDK definitely isn't a 986. 1 hour ago, rowbos said: True. That was included for completeness ? You missed out Tips then. Ed, I know Tips used to be 96k when I had one so your idea of 9 years could well be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 On 9/30/2018 at 2:15 AM, Anker BS said: There's a huge difference between my wife's base 2002 base Boxster and my 2004 S. The 5 speed shifts smooth as silk through all gears all the time. My 6 speed requires careful shifting, make sure it is fully in gear, and very stiff, for the first 1/2 mile. The 6 speed is never as smooth and easy as the speed. I believe this is generally true. It is funny you should say this. I have a 2.5 5 speed and the great shift is always very smooth and fast. I had assumed that it was just the result of care from the previous owners as everything else I ever read about the 986 gear change was generally negative (stiff, dodgy synchro, inaccurate etc). Maybe the 5 speed audi boxes are a bit more resilient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, Lennym1984 said: It is funny you should say this. I have a 2.5 5 speed and the great shift is always very smooth and fast. I had assumed that it was just the result of care from the previous owners as everything else I ever read about the 986 gear change was generally negative (stiff, dodgy synchro, inaccurate etc). Maybe the 5 speed audi boxes are a bit more resilient? The 5-speed gearbox in the 2.5 is very solid and it has a slick change (although the gear lever mechanism is overly long imo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Yeah I agree that the throw is perhaps a little too long (for a boxster but maybe but for an A4/A6) but overall it seems to work quite well with the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 its on my list to get changed, no issue but worth to help keep things right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzeebub Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 20 hours ago, edc said: I think the gearbox oil service intervals is something like 9 years or 96k so if you haven't had it that long it might have been done already. Yeah, thanks. There is nothing in the pretty comprehensive service history to suggest it's been changed. As its not the costliest job in the world, think I will just try it anyway. Though, I suspect the issue will not be that simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 My gear change used to be lousy until I cleaned and lubricated the gearbox end shift linkage. I removed the aluminium strengthener platie for access then cleaned all the moving parts thoroughly with an old toothbrush and brake cleaner. Then liberally sprayed each area with spray copper grease. Now it shifts like a different car and is still good over 12 months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, jonogt6 said: My gear change used to be lousy until I cleaned and lubricated the gearbox end shift linkage. I removed the aluminium strengthener platie for access then cleaned all the moving parts thoroughly with an old toothbrush and brake cleaner. Then liberally sprayed each area with spray copper grease. Now it shifts like a different car and is still good over 12 months later. Good shout, Another tip is to bleed the clutch. Yet another item that is usually missed with a FSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDF1965 Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Update, installed the SSK yesterday, not too difficult , biggest issue was swapping the actual lever as it came assembled for LHD... First proper drive this morning to work. I much prefer it, throw is how it should have been from the factory and a very positive action. I would describe the action as ‘firm’ and no issues selecting the right gears. provided coming weekends weather is good will follow jonogt6 advice and clean and re lube all the linkages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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