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Difficulty Engaging Gear When Cold Mk1

Horse53
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Hi,I'm new to this forum so bear with me,guys.

I've got a 53 plate focus 1.6 Ghia,i have difficulty engaging gear when the car is cold,especially 1st and reverse.I've recently had a new clutch fitted,any suggestions ?

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    Has it only been doing since the clutch change? When was the gearbox oil last changed?

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    in cold weather the mk1 did this sometimes its due to new gearbox oil which is quite thick when cold it should engage easily after a few gearchanges if in doubt take it back and explain that the clutch fluid may need to be rebled

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    Moved to Focus section.

    Has it only been doing since the clutch change? When was the gearbox oil last changed?

    Yes,after about 2 weeks same thing was happening,so i took it back and they bled the clutch.All was good now it's starting again,another 2 weeks.

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