Corsa D - Gear Linkage Adjustment
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- čas přidán 13. 01. 2018
- Hello guys! Today I will be adjusting the gear linkage on my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2. I was having issues with getting into gears, primarily first and reverse gear. The issues is easily resolved by adjusting the postion of the linkage.
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Well I’ve been avoiding looking at the sisters car for a while now with sloppy first & second gear problem but after seen your video went and done it today and worked a charm so thank you very much for sharing this.
Glad you used an axle stand a friend of mine a very long time ago died under a car the Jack collapsed on him so guys and girls when working under a car use axle stands
yes and leave the jack barely touching the frame so if the axle stand were to fail you would have a redundancy.
I’ve had axel stand shift on me. My bro said put a spare wheel under sill as a safety stop.
My son’s mates dad died under a car.
excellent videos tom. made me a lot more confident working on my 62 plate corsa D.
Brilliant, thank you so much
Helped a lot cheers...no more crunchy 1st and 3rd!!
Another great no bullshit video from Tom The Tech well done Tom keep the videos coming please.
Thanks splonkjiz, I hate people who just talk forever and dont get to the point!
Worked a treat. Thanks.
Great tutorial, very useful. Just one remark, you should tighten the bolt to the specified torque of 12 Nm + 225°
Is there a reason why you have to do it to this? Does it matter?
Thank you so much. You just saved me alot of time . 👊
Great Andreas, im glad to hear it!
Nice little video well demonstrated 👍
Great video man! After watching you, I decided to adjust it also on my Corsa 1.4 model of 2011.I had a small but annoying problem with 1st and 2nd gear. I also put some white lithium grease in the moving parts of the gear selector and the problem is gone! Thanks a lot!
Thats great, thanks Nikos! Thats really good that it helped. Hopefully some of my other videos maybe of some use for you in the future.
Φιλε Νικο μια ερωτηση.Ο πειρος πριν τοποθετηθει στην θεση για κλειδωμα, τι ακριβως περιστρεφουμε??Με εχει μπερδεψει τo videaki σε αυτο το σημειο.Εχω ακριβως το ιδιο θεμα και ελπιζω να βοηθησει αυτο.
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vasoeo11 Φίλε αυτό που πρέπει να περιστρέψεις είναι ο μηχανισμός επιλογής ταχυτήτων. Αν έχεις κάποιον, βάλτον μέσα στο αμάξι και πες του να αλλάξει ταχύτητες (να βάλει πρώτη, δευτέρα, τρίτη) και εσύ παρακολούθα στη μηχανή να δεις ποιός είναι αυτός ο μηχανισμός (είναι στην ουσία η προέκταση του λεβιέ που καταλήγει στη μηχανή). Αφού το βρεις, πρέπει να τον πιάσεις με το χέρι και να τον περιστρέψεις δεξιόστροφα (σα να βιδώνεις δηλαδή) και ταυτόχρονα να πατήσεις το κίτρινο κουμπάκι και θα κλειδώσει.
Nikos Maniakoudakis Κατ αρχας σε ευχαριστώ για την αμεση και κατατοπιστικη απαντηση σου. Το κίτρινο κουμπακι κατα την περιστροφη του μηχανισμου εχει ενα μοναδικο σημειο που κουμπωνει??
Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ!!!
vasoeo11 Ναι, κουμπώνει μόνο σε ένα σημείο, οπότε δε θα σε μπερδέψει. Δεν ξέρω αν έχεις το ίδιο πρόβλημα με εμένα, αλλά σου προτείνω να αλλάξεις βαλβολίνες και επίσης αφού θα ανοίξεις το λεβιέ, αγόρασε και βάλε λίγο σπρέυ γράσου λιθίου (είναι λευκό γράσο, ειδικό για πλαστικά). Εγώ είδα τεράστια διαφορά. Άλλη αίσθηση στο λεβιέ εντελώς.
It was enough for me 30 sec. film. Thanks.
Mnie wystarczyło 30 sec. filmu. Dzięki.
Great video mate. Good to see some more corsa D videos . Keep it going definitely think this channel will build up. Think if you do some basics videos people would like to see, where and how to jack up a corsa D. Gear box oil change (that is a popular people been asking for on the corsa D forum). Can I ask why u were adjusting your linkage?
Hey thank you very much! Thank you for the recommendations, I can definitely do those videos. I was adjusting the linkage because it was rather difficult to get into first gear and it made it a lot easier to get into gear. Also if you are changing the gear linkage then you are required to adjust and this is how. Thanks again!
I did Tom's fix and was ok for a few days...but just as bad. The linkage Is really loose, bought a new one with a metal torsion bar...just waiting for a nice day to replace it!
Soggy - Alan Dawson Yeah thats the true way to fix it, the metal torsion bar is ten times better than the GM one. Not sure what they were thinking haha...
@@Alan-Dawson did it work
Hey mate tried this on a 57 plate 1.3 cdti that could only select 5th gear can't seem to get it to shift to 3rd only 5th gear even with the linkage disconnected any other ideas of what it could be before we pick up a new gearbox
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Hi Do you have any video on how to change the clutch master cylinder and the one below?
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Will this prevent stiff gear change and if so, what drill bit are you using?
Is the plunger meant to pop back out once you have tightened everything back up ? I tried to put it into gear once I finished and the plunger came straight back out
Hi tom
What a the part number for the plunger unit thing the gear selector any idea
Good job
Hi mate great vid thank you! Do you know the name
Of the plastic parts? Mine has snapped.. you call
It the “white clip” what’s happening is my car is going into reverse on the motion that I’d normally put 1st in.. therefor making it really hard to find gear 1 when driving if you get me? If you would get back to me that would be great thank you
Button on shifter corsa d not working, when I press button it stay in same position. I think.need lubricate white part on shifter , connected with button. I dont know which grease/ lubricant need use, please for advice
You've left the gearbox in the locked position. It should be like that or the yellow pin should be moved back to no unlocked position?
hello good day, I changed clutch and pressure plate and after second day the when I shift second gear the gear not linked? after I checked excel all are good I start car and shift the gear without clutch all gear are working without any sound, its Opel Astra H 1.6 benzina, do you have any opinions for me?
Is the same procedure as a Vauxhall combo van 1.3cdti
I can't get 1st gear, 3rd gear, 5th or reverse. Could this be a linkage problem?
Does this work on a crunchy reverse?
Will this work on my corsa d vxr
Another great vid
Like Mohamed said below at what point do I put it in 3rd gear? At the start it held in neutral? Please reply, you describe at 2.25 sec just too turn the gear linkage until it’s in 3rd then push pin in and tighten linkage back up, can you explain this step better please. Did u go back in car and put it in 3rd? Looks like it’s still in neutral when you go back in car at end of vid. Thanks
Did you figure this out mate?
Umayr Zaffar form me the fix was the clutch o ring and air in system easy fix. Just search. Corsa 1.2 D clutch O ring replacement. By toms driveway for tutorial 👍
My corsa is a pain going into gears 1 and 2 it just feels stiff to go into them especially gear 1 would you recommend doing this ?
Hey, did you do it and did it solve the problem?
Just one question (I've not looked under the bonnet on mine yet) the gear selector rod that you turned, Is It marked for the 3rd gear position? I'm guessing 3rd is used to recalibrate the linkage position (middle)
Sorry i didnt see your comment, it isnt which originally i found annoying however. Of you rotate the linkage while pressing the button the button eill depress once its in the right position.
hi
Can you explain better that part that soggy is stuck??What are we rotate ??What about the ger selector rob??
When we locked it??
Thanks
You push on the black plastic selector rod, and push it into gear. Its a little bit of a fiddly 5hing but isnt hard. You cannot mess it up or anything as the pusher rod wont allow you to push it in.
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Hi Tom,
Any more new clips?
How can we lock it into 3rd gear when it will only lock when in neutral?
When should I place the third gear exactly, before or after removing the screw ?
When did you put it in gear then?
Mohammed, by placing the white plastic part under the gear stick cover onto the hole on the black plastic pc underneath, this will select the gear position for you automatically. Do this before unscrewing the nut under the car.
Danke
How do I know if it's a linkage problem? ye it's hard to put the first gear in, but the reverse is fine? The mechanic said something wrong with the inside of the gearbox (common for 1.3l D). Also that it shouldn't be a problem to drive, but very expensive to fix.
Inspect the linkage is one way, plus the linkage is the cheapest to fix as well so prone to failure.
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Thank you!
Hey Tom.. I dont know if you can help, I have a chevrolet utility 2010 1.4, Im struggling with the gears, it goes into 1 and 2,but 3 and 4 it makes a weird sound, even reverse doesn't really go in, I know its its a different model and all but was wondering if you can help for a chevrolet utility 1.4
To be honest dont take my opinion as gospel, however that doesn't sound very good at all. Sounds like the gearbox might have some issues rather than it being a linkage issue.
just had a go at this. I take it when you have to select third gear this is done by rotating the selecting rod until the plunger pops in. i did feel it pop in but only about half way . still have difficult 1st and second gears. any suggestions what to do next son wants to use this car for practical test soon would like to get it resolved . 🛻🛻🛻🛻
Hi Tom, I've tried this for 4 hours today and got absolutely nowhere. The plunger won't press in. Which direction do I rotate the linkage? To the battery side or the other? Is it supposed to rotate and turn out or just rotate? I get very little rotation when I try and turn the linkage and the plunger just doesn't move. And yes the pinch bolt is loose and the stick is in the adjustment mode. Please help!?!?!??!?
You could put it into 3third gear then press the plunger then take the linkage off.
I ended up giving that a go but that little plunger just wouldn't budge. So I'll be changing the entire gear linkage instead.
Aqib, this video is no doubt very good, and although another video shows how the plunger is actually inserted, by turning the metal union pc attached to the linkage, and then inserting the plunger pin, I too struggled with getting the pin in. After many attempts, I found moving the yellow plastic linkage arm was the only way to get sufficient movement to slot the plunger pin in. Sorted.
how do you drain the oil out of the gearbox
U have to remove the metal pan it has on it, as its a "sealed unit" it doesnt have a drain plug. Refill through the reverse swith and oil level plug is about driveshaft!
one final question, I promise!! what's the heater like in your car? mine takes ages to heat up even on full.
Its pretty warm really takes a good 5 minutes at least to warm up. Its wintee at the moment so that has a massive effect. Especially if you are using heater on like 3 its harded for the heater matrix to warm up.
Soggy - Alan Dawson your car won't heat up until car is at operation temperature which is 90c (approx) what you can do is get the "hidden menu" up and one of them tells you antifreeze / coolant temperature on your dash. If your car is getting to 90c and it's still cold your heater then you have another problem.
Thanks, but I do get heat but takes ages, maybe the heater core needs flushing?
Soggy - Alan Dawson yes that is an idea to do. Maybe a slightly sticking thermostat
Yep I'll just keep my sticky gearbox . This shit is well above my head. I'd royally fuck something up 😂
Would’ve been better to actually show rotation of the selector and you pushing the plunger rather then having everyone confused on how to do it. You basically cut the most important part from your video.
Pleased I found this, my 2011 corsa d limited edition is terrible to get into 1st and 2nd gear
Its all good, hope it helps. If it doesnt massively, you will have to replace the gear linkage. Which u will need to adjust that the way i did in the video. Not difficult just awkward more than anything.
Well Tom, cannot thank you enough, just done this fix. 1st + 2nd smooth as silk now, in fact the gear box feels totally different all gears smooth. Only thing was my pin on the spring would not go fully in but I felt it engage for 3rd. I knew it was out when I turned the white plastic thing under the gear lever i had to pull the gear leaver over to the left and could feel the tension.
Big thanks Tom
How did you fix the part you press and make sure it in third gear? Did you go in the car and change it to third gear or you rotated that rod bit till it falls in third gear ??
@@Alan-Dawson Same problem with my plunger. Only went in a little bit. Not sure how you could tell it engaged for third mate? First gear feels really hard to get into now, not sure what ive done wrong
@@contentspy7477 bo you turn the gear selector and tour feel the plunger go in when its in 3rd.
Hi wondering if you could help I have to have the gear linkage replaced on my corsa. (so I ve been told, gearbox is very loose but goes into gears) Would you be able to tell me if this is a big job or how long it might take. I am not a mechanic at all!! And don't know much so don't wanna go to garage unprepared. Thanks
What do you mean by your gearbox being loose? To replace a gearbox is a fairly involved job however it may not be that.
@@TomsDriveway hi and hanks for your reply. Sorry I mean the gears are loose. 😳 The movement from gear to gear but I can still get it in all of the gears it's just loose when doing that. Thanks
Right, it sounds like a worn gear linkage to me 100%
@@TomsDriveway I have the same issue with my Polo. Gear stick seems too loose, like I can even feel the vibrations from the engine on my hand even before I shift gears. It has too much play before I press the clutch pedal. Thank you!
what should i do if mines sounding like something loose and not liking first, been told gearbox oil just needs replacing
I would try the gearbox oil, but sounds like something more.
Tom's Driveway the garage said try gearbox oil and if it doesn’t solve it then gearbox might need sending off, do you know if Vauxhall charge to diagnose/inspect
Will the plunger only go in once it's in 3rd gear cheers
That correct
@@TomsDriveway nice one cheers bud
My plunger only went in half way. But I didn’t put it into third gear and he’s still got the adjustment rod in neutral at the end. Any help?
Hi Tom, My gear changes are getting a little tougher, requires a little strength. When I've been on a long drive.. its habit easier..
Do you think this could help make it smoother again?
It's not causing a big problem like.. just annoying knowing that the gear changes use to be smooth haha.
Hi Robert, yeah it could make it slightly easier. You may need a new gear linkage as it maybe worn.
@@TomsDriveway What are the visual signs of a bad gear linkage?
I'd try changing the transmission fluid gonna do mine they say it makes a big difference if its never been changed
So how did you select 3rd and push the pin in? You didn’t show us that!
Did u ever figure it out?
@@Mr1991STE so when I did my sons it was all about feel, so you kind of know once your under it if that makes sense
@@mikeyoakes180 I know how to lock the pin in neutral. But not in 3rd I still cant
Hey tom, I'm doing this to my Corsa but I can't turn the gear selector pin as you anti clockwise, it just won't turn by hand. I've got the gearstick locked in adjustment mode by locking it into the lug and the spring by the gear selector rod is out (not pushed in) what am I doing wrong bro?
Hey, yeah it can be really finicky finding. You just need to keep going to find the correct position really.
Thanks for replying so soon, so as the selector pin goes in/out should it be slightly manipulated to allow, the mechanism to turn? Also I'm unable to press the spring in as it sits currently in neutral, any idea why?
Haynes says "Working in the engine compartment, with the selector mechanism in neutral, turn the selector shaft anti-clockwise against the spring pressure towards the third gear position"
So does that mean I have to pull the selector rod out whilst turning it?
The spring only presses in once you have the gear selector in the third gear position. So rotate the arm and push it into position you will see it rotates goes in and out.
@@TomsDriveway I'm confused, so to get it to 3rd gear the selector rod needs to be pulled out too?
Can this be the cause of a jugger between gears 1/2 2/3 ?
DiMzZ11 how many miles has your car got? Mine started juddering between gears at around 50k. Full clutch replacement and it sorted it out 👍🏼
Dan Wright mine is at 104k but it was juggering like this since i bought it at 98k . I replaced the engine mount which is under the gearbox (middle of the car when u look underneath) and this helped a lot but still get a small jugger but not as bad as it was before
Mate whats the white plastic part you're moving at first, mine just snapped and cant for the life of me find the part
hope this helps vauxhall.7zap.com/en/car/s07/h/6/1-0/
You alright mate, did you end up finding out what the plastic part was called and did you end up being able to buy it separate if you could get back to me cheers mate
REPO RODGE hi I’m looking through that site but can’t pinpoint which part is this plastic part that I’m after would you know how to specify ? Cheers
@@millwallfan06 is it the plastic that’s attached to the reverse button?
Dean Wyatt yeah basically it’s a little bit of plastic that’s attached to the white part it’s a chrome colour and clips onto the reverse lever so when pulled up it engages the reverse did you have you’re snap too?
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My Mum's Corsa D has issues with juddering in 1st gear(water on the flywheel) but recently I've found in 2nd gear it sort of slips, judders forward hard and is then fine. Any idea what it could be?
Did you find out?
@@mattiasoffientini nope
Hi Tom,
Ey Bro i need a bit of your help,
I know we have two different models, Mine is an Opel Corsa b 130i,
Changing gears here is a nightmare, especially 1 and 2 , Issue being, worn bushes, between the linkage system,
I bought a complete kit, but i am struggling to remove the black one that is in between the fork from the gearbox and the linkage underneath,
There is a pin like bolt that i am struggling to remove, should i break that pin like bolt or is there a special tool for this,
Best way to change these is....? >>Advice please, Another thing any ideas on how to change the gear oil and how to tell if its little or more,
Thanks a lot,
Right, I totally understand your issue as I have fitted a new linkage myself. To be honest that is the real fix for the issue.
Dont break it unless you have a new one. So basically there is a sort of bar that runs inside it that needs to be depressed and give it a whack while the "bar" is depressed. I'm assuming its probably dirty so that little bar probably will be hard to be seen.
@@TomsDriveway thank you so much bro, I will definitely have a look, is there a way to post pictures here?
Hey man, on my corsa d 1.3 cdti, when I want into reverse gear, sometims gets fine and sometimes it rumbles and then gets... will this fix that or..? 1st gear sometimes gets harder, but never rumble...
It may make it slightly better, but as always I'd suggest a new gear linkage.
@@TomsDriveway ok, thank you man
@@TomsDriveway Hey buddy, it's not about gear linkage, but I wanna ask you...glasses on my corsa d get foggy, I replaced a cabine filter but nothig better with that...can you tell me where is located damper which close and open air cirkulation inside/outside if you what I mean. There is a button bellow the radio for that, but maybe it's not working so that damper stayed closed...?? Thank you
I removed the gear knob and know it won’t go in reverse 🤣
Good video's but use English terms as your British....whats a Hood?
Something you put over your head
@@TomsDriveway Exactly!
Not sure the bad language added any value !!!!
Yo why theres a metal noise when i change gears