Esteem Gearbox trouble ?

esteem_lover · 7th December 2007, 09:04

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Check the tranny oil level first before you do anything.

I had an oil leak due to the shifter oil seal breaking off. Since i did not have the time to get it replaced, i topped up the oil las saturday & it consumed half a litre of oil. Could that have been the root cause ?

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

When did you last change your gear oil?

I can't say correctly, but it should have been done some 7 months back.

Yeah, i have been charged for it, so it should have been done (in April 2007)

My mechanic's suggestion was to replace the oil seal & top up the oil level & see what happens. He is sure that the sound will go away. Hope he is right.

tsk1979 · 7th December 2007, 09:35

Change the oil(not just topup) after fixing seal and see how things are.

DirtyDan · 7th December 2007, 14:43

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Oil level.......Could that have been the root cause ?

Yes, this could be the problem. Let's hope so

ckmraja · 11th December 2007, 09:55

Hi, I have an issue with my Esteem Clutch, its becoming hard day by day. Recently gaved it for service highlighting the issue. The mechanic was informing that the clutch cable is to be serviced. Asked them to go ahead, but even after doing that, still i have the same problem.

Can anyone please help on this

esteem_lover · 2nd January 2008, 14:27

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Change the oil(not just topup) after fixing seal and see how things are.

UPDATE :

I changed the oil seal & as suggested i changed the oil too, but the problem still continued. Took the car to an ex-Electra mechanic(on headers' suggestion) who has set up a nice workshop near my house . He was able to pin point the problem immediately.

The gear shift rod was bent which was pushing the gears out of alignment (as far as i understood). So he had to align the gears & changed the shift rod & my esteem is back in good shape.

benbsb29 · 2nd January 2008, 14:48

John, how long did the process take, and also how much were you charged for the same?

esteem_lover · 2nd January 2008, 14:57

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

John, how long did the process take, and also how much were you charged for the same?

he first changed the shift rod alone (1 day) & gave back the car for me to use during christmas. Then he took another day to do the rest. The total cost came up to Rs.3,651 which included new oil (changed to better grade) & new bosch wipers.

n_aditya · 2nd January 2008, 19:06

Glad that the GB issue is sorted out for you John. Me going to pop in to that garage for a this weekend. Want to get the electricals checked.

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

... & new bosch wipers.

That was due for some time now right? Come rain and I am looking forward to the review on them wipers. My wipers are long overdue for replacement. How much for a set?

Jeep · 2nd January 2008, 20:32

Glad that your gear shift problem has been sorted out. Gear shifts play a great role in providing driving comfort, esp in city.

It's been a learning for me. The gear shift rod will be checked in future, if I ever face difficulty in shifting.

yasw_anth · 2nd January 2008, 21:15

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

UPDATE :

I changed the oil seal & as suggested i changed the oil too, but the problem still continued. Took the car to an ex-Electra mechanic(on headers' suggestion) who has set up a nice workshop near my house . He was able to pin point the problem immediately.

The gear shift rod was bent which was pushing the gears out of alignment (as far as i understood). So he had to align the gears & changed the shift rod & my esteem is back in good shape.

wher in chennai ?

reliable mechanic ?

nitrous · 2nd January 2008, 23:29

OT:

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Originally Posted by nadi

Me going to pop in to that garage for a this weekend. Want to get the electricals checked.

Dont tell me u're going there to change ur headlight bulb.Lol.

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Originally Posted by nadi

That was due for some time now right? Come rain and I am looking forward to the review on them wipers. My wipers are long overdue for replacement. How much for a set?

Arrey. I've used them on my car. Wonderful stuff. Replacing the blades is the simplest DIY. Cost around 350-400.
*hmm...must get a pair for myself when I replace my windshield*

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Originally Posted by yash

wher in chennai ? reliable mechanic ?

Between koyembedu and vadapalani, on the 100ft road,opp. Radha Park Inn.
Btw, whats wrong with ur car?

n_aditya · 3rd January 2008, 14:12

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Originally Posted by nitrous

OT: Dont tell me u're going there to change ur headlight bulb.Lol.

No nitrous. Just going to check it out.

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd January 2008, 14:49

Hey,

Change your Gearbox oil and pls use 30 gms of Boric acid(Carrom Board Powder) with that, You'll feel a lot more difference with that,

Your humming noise will drasticly reduce and no after effects with that, My M-800, Matiz and My VW are running fine with this combination for almost 1 yr.

esteem_lover · 3rd January 2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_aditya

That was due for some time now right? Come rain and I am looking forward to the review on them wipers. My wipers are long overdue for replacement. How much for a set?

The bosch wipers cost me Rs.356 or 365, not sure of the exact price. They are super good, only my windshield has quite a few scratches.

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Originally Posted by nitrous

OT:
*hmm...must get a pair for myself when I replace my windshield*

That would work out to approximately 50% of the cost of your windshield.

yasw_anth · 3rd January 2008, 21:31

@ nitrous anna

my car has clocked ~89000kms and showing her age.. therz seems to be fault in everything :(( suspension(tire scraping),gearbox(hard),accelerator(cables) :(

7th December 2007, 09:35	#17
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,813 Times View My Garage	Change the oil(not just topup) after fixing seal and see how things are.
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11th December 2007, 09:55	#19
ckmraja BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 37 Thanked: 21 Times	Hi, I have an issue with my Esteem Clutch, its becoming hard day by day. Recently gaved it for service highlighting the issue. The mechanic was informing that the clutch cable is to be serviced. Asked them to go ahead, but even after doing that, still i have the same problem. Can anyone please help on this
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2nd January 2008, 14:48	#21
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,139 Times View My Garage	John, how long did the process take, and also how much were you charged for the same?
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2nd January 2008, 20:32	#24
Jeep BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 438 Thanked: 67 Times	Glad that your gear shift problem has been sorted out. Gear shifts play a great role in providing driving comfort, esp in city. It's been a learning for me. The gear shift rod will be checked in future, if I ever face difficulty in shifting.
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3rd January 2008, 14:49	#28
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Hey, Change your Gearbox oil and pls use 30 gms of Boric acid(Carrom Board Powder) with that, You'll feel a lot more difference with that, Your humming noise will drasticly reduce and no after effects with that, My M-800, Matiz and My VW are running fine with this combination for almost 1 yr.
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3rd January 2008, 21:31	#30
yasw_anth BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	@ nitrous anna my car has clocked ~89000kms and showing her age.. therz seems to be fault in everything :(( suspension(tire scraping),gearbox(hard),accelerator(cables) :(
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