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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: davidjmiller on January 10, 2008, 19:19:40

Title: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: davidjmiller on January 10, 2008, 19:19:40

Hi, my 300 TDi auto which I've had for a copule of months has a very sticky transfer box stick. So the car is stationary, I stick it into neutral and apply the handbrake, put my foot on the fotobrake and push the other stick forward. It's pretty hard to do and takes quite some force. Coming back out of low box it's not quite as bad but still quite tough.

Is there anything wrong?? Should I be worried??

Thanks,

David

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: burgerman on January 10, 2008, 19:28:00

 HAve you used it much ?? Most of the time they free up them selves with use, Or pop of the internal plastic cover and lube it up

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: davidjmiller on January 10, 2008, 19:46:01

Thanks, no I've tried it maybe 4-5 times since I had it. Based on the condition I guess the car has not been off-road much.

When I pop the plastic cover what should I lube it with??

Cheers,

David

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: The Fat Controller on January 10, 2008, 19:49:45

if you're not sure and in huntingdon pop into kwik fit ,theres a bloke there that'll help you

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: boss on January 10, 2008, 19:51:20

have you tried moving forward slightley then trying again? i dont think the transfer box is a syncromesh ie the teeth on the cogs are straight so they have to be lined up properley but dont quote me on that.

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: Guardian. on January 10, 2008, 19:58:08

JUST KEEP DROWNING ALL THE LINKAGE  IN wd40 for a while, it should soon free up.

Title: Re: Sticky transfer stick
Post by: Disco Matt on January 10, 2008, 20:01:54

Mine moves freely enough, just you need to double declutch and occasionally you need to roll forward or back slightly before it'll go into gear. They do seize if they're not used.