hi i don't know about the renault gearbox, but i do know a fair bit about early mx5's and they had a similar problem (and i think my 1982 Baur BMW 320 a few years ago). cold changing to first. usually went away with a gearbox oil change, particularly if a different type was used (can't remember what to change it too though..sorry).Yours could have the original oil so 25 years old as not many think to change it. Perhaps Martin knows more about this? Regards Steve --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Paul" <willinot@...> wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > Just a quick question. > > > > I have only ever driven #2493 and have noticed that there is a lot of > movement of the gear stick when in gear. It does not pop out of gear or > anything but would probably have around an inch or movement in any direction > when in gear. Is this normal or should the gearbox and stick be quite tight > in gears. Also in the mornings or generally at start-up from cold its > sometimes hard to get out of first (have to double the clutch). Once I make > the first change its ok after that. Do you reckon there is anything I need > to address; I have not changed the gearbox oil as I only have the car about > 3 months. > > > > Cheers > > > > Paul > > Belfast > > #2493 > > > > _____ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.2/293 - Release Date: 26/03/2006 > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.2/293 - Release Date: 26/03/2006 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doc-uk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/