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Higher temp Clutch fluid causing notchy change?

Old 03-26-2019, 10:55 AM
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Default Higher temp Clutch fluid causing notchy change?

Hi all, when I replaced my brake fluid with ATE Typ200 last year I did the clutch fluid with it too. I've noticed my gear changes are more notchy when cold than they used to be and takes a while longer than it used to for them to be smooth. Could this higher temp rating clutch fluid be the culprit or not make that much difference and I should look elsewhere?

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Old 03-26-2019, 11:15 AM
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I wouldn’t imagine that this is the case, if the gear change improves when hot maybe it’s the gearbox oil you need to look at?
Old 03-27-2019, 11:37 AM
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Got my gearbox and rear diff oils replaced and it was a revelation.

Get it done...
Old 04-01-2019, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by UK Paul
Got my gearbox and rear diff oils replaced and it was a revelation.

Get it done...
I do them every 2 years - also re-grease the shifter and re grease the clutch fork every year
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The only thing is that you might not have bled it fully, so it's not disengaging where it used to.

Otherwise, it's the cog box.
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Giving the box high rpm"s < hold in gear>2nd or 3rd for a while<when warm>works for mine.<or just ring it through the gears>
don't know if thats helping the pump or the alignment of gear componants ect..but my shift feels better for it <as do I>
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