BladesGrant Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I seem to get a noise (possibly a slight crunch feel as well) when I change from 1st to 2nd gear. Now this only happens occasionally and only appears to happen when changing at low revs. If I go above 3/3.5k it never seems to make a noise and it never makes the noise when going from 3rd to 2nd. Its very strange and although it doesn't seem to be causing any problems (that I know of) it is just weird and frustrating. Does anyone elses Zed have this problem or should I be worried?!? This is where someone tells me my ear box is knackered and I need a replacement for one millllllllllllllllllllllion dollars!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic-39 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 My Zed and I believe a lot of others are a pain when cold however when warmed up it is fine when shifting from 1st to 2nd. I believe there is an issue with the synchro in sixth and i have noticed if I go from 4th to 6th or speedily from 5th to 6th it will crunch . You could always try changing the oil (remember it is a gl4 on the early models and DO NOT put in GL5 as this will destroy the synchro rings as they are bronze/brass) This may help your cold shifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for the info. It does feel like it's a synchro issue. I was testing it tonight and if I apply pressure away (to the left) it seems to go in better than if I just pull down without any sideways pressure. Maybe thats why it us fine from 3rd to 2nd as well. As long as I don't need a new gear box!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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