Megane 1 not going into gear......

[snifferdog]

Hi all, I'll try n keep this as clear as I can. Bare with me as Im no expert. Thanks.

The problem - I reversed off my drive yesterday and the car sounded rough in gear. I put it into first gear and went to pull away. There was a clunk and the car lost drive.

The clutch cable feels fine and definitely not broken and the car can be put into gear without using it.

It goes into gear but doesnt move - it just makes a nasty grinding noise.

Anyway, Im guessing its something clutch or gearbox related?! I have included some pictures of what I believe to be the clutch cable and the 'bar' that it attaches to. They dont look too clever but Im not assuming this is the problem.

Also, I have included a video of the raised wheel struggling to turn when placed in first gear, you can hear some of the grinding noises and can see that the wheel is trying to turn.

Any help appreciated.





This bar moves side to side?!



The wheel does display some drive, but not enough to move the car -



As I said, any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Neal R19]

I guess the rev counter goes up as normal when you put it in gear and rev it?

First guess straight away is the diff circlip has popped.

Are you sure you didn't give it a bit more welly than normal when you tried to pull away

Anyway, good news is that if it's the circlip then there's a tech article on it and it's a fairly easy fix.

 

[snifferdog]

Cheers mate! Where do I find that guide?

 

[Peter T]

http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/mechanical/36-differential-circlip-december-2011-update.html

 

[snifferdog]

I still can't find it, I've had a good look!

 

[BENZO 19 16V]

http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/renault-1990-1992/2742-chammy.html?garpg=57#content_start

Flick though this

 

[snifferdog]

Thanks for that mate. Looks like a ball ache of a job.

 

[Neal R19]

Not at all!

Perhaps you'd prefer that the problem was the clutch?

 

[Chris H]

its the clutch.

Not the diff circlip the fact the ns wheel is revolving instantly rules it out.

 

[cvslawrence]

Could it have just spun out a c-v joint?

I would think a worn clutch disc wouldn't create any banging and grinding?

 

[Chris H]

knackered clutches usually make noises like banging and grinding.

Worn out ones don't but a worn out clutch is rare they normally destroy themselves.

 

[snifferdog]

Thanks for the help guys.

Ive replaced the car now so it will be going to the big scrappy in the sky soon.

Be quick if you want any bits off it! :lol:

 

[backflipper]

dibs on this, goin for a look durin the week