Is it my gear linkage?

[ST12AT]

Since I bought the van over two years ago I've always had a notch going into 3rd gear. If I change slowly it doesn't grab. Sometimes it just won't go in full stop and I have to go back to neutral and then its fine. I've got used to it but I'm worried that in damaging 3rd gear every time it catches and makes a metal on metal noise.

So could it be the linkages?

[adam3rdcanvey]

Probably just worn slightly, the gearbox that is... is worth changing the oil, it will help no end i'm sure. What are you driving and how many miles?

[ST12AT]

2.0 hdi (2006) it's done 108k

[ron]

I agree with Adam. It sounds like a worn synchro on 3rd. Try double declutching & if it improves,it's the synchro hub worn.I wouldn't worry myself but I'm not you.Change the oil anyway,it's probably clapped out. (the oil that is).

[ST12AT]

Thanks for the replies, as its been going on for over 2 years I'm not too bothered but I guess in time it will eventually need sorting (I will start a little repair fund in perpetration!)

[crickleymal]

I second an oil change. I've had problems with gearchanges in both an XM and a Meganne. Both cured by changing the oil and in the Meganne's case making sure it was the right grade. It might not be the solution but it can't hurt.

[ST12AT]

Have double de clutching a go and it made a slight difference. I will give an oil change a shot (any recommendations?) I'm doing a service this weekend so it will be good to do it then.

[Coco]

http://www.berlingoforum.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=457

[j90xxx]

Is the procedure the same for the 1.6HDi, as the 2.0?

[ST12AT]

Thanks Coco. Great link, but its a mkI? Mine is a mkII and I can't see the photos. Thank you though