Problem free Midlands?
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05-10-2011, 01:22 PM
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I just bought my R50 two weeks ago (85k mi), knowing it has a tranny issue. It has a whirring sound in 1st through 3rd, but operates fine. A drain of the old fluid, showed quite a bit of metal on the fill/drain plugs. Anybody know what these symptoms are a sign of, ie. bearings, synchros, etc?
What happens is the outdrive seals begin to leak. The shavings are a result of the lack of fluid lubricating the gears.
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05-10-2011, 01:24 PM
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05-10-2011, 01:30 PM
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Speaking of problems with the midlands...
When upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear, if I don't let the RPMs drop far enough, there is a deffiinate lurch felt. However, if I let the RPMs drop enough (right around 2k (depending on MPH of course)) then it feels smooth. I've never had to do this with my last two cars and they were both 5speeds. Both german cars btw (BMW 318is, and a Porsche 944).
All other gears feel fine shifting into - especially 4th. Going into 4th is like butter, I love it.
Does this sound like a problem with the syncros or maybe the clutch and the transmission is fine? Like, maybe the clutch isn't catching right? If so, then how come only in 2nd gear and not the rest of them?
When upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear, if I don't let the RPMs drop far enough, there is a deffiinate lurch felt. However, if I let the RPMs drop enough (right around 2k (depending on MPH of course)) then it feels smooth. I've never had to do this with my last two cars and they were both 5speeds. Both german cars btw (BMW 318is, and a Porsche 944).
All other gears feel fine shifting into - especially 4th. Going into 4th is like butter, I love it.
Does this sound like a problem with the syncros or maybe the clutch and the transmission is fine? Like, maybe the clutch isn't catching right? If so, then how come only in 2nd gear and not the rest of them?
The reason you don't feel it in the higher gears are the ratios are longer and a similar clutch drop isn't going to be as noticeable.
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05-10-2011, 01:34 PM
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If you don't rocket around and abuse the transmission, I think they'll last long. I dropped my first trans @ 75K. Since then, easy going and I've put 102k on the second trans and it feels good. I think the clutch may be going out, but it should be with that mileage
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#31
05-10-2011, 02:02 PM
I have an 04 R50 with 72K on it.
The clutch is fine.
The transmission is fine.
I think alot of the problems of the Midland transmissions were driver induced.
I have seen some real "MORONS" tear up their cars by the way they drive them.
I drive in a very "SPIRTED" manor, but I don't abuse the car.
The clutch is fine.
The transmission is fine.
I think alot of the problems of the Midland transmissions were driver induced.
I have seen some real "MORONS" tear up their cars by the way they drive them.
I drive in a very "SPIRTED" manor, but I don't abuse the car.
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