Sticky transfer stick

[davidjmiller]

Hi, my 300 TDi auto which I've had for a copule of months has a very sticky transfer box stick. So the car is stationary, I stick it into neutral and apply the handbrake, put my foot on the fotobrake and push the other stick forward. It's pretty hard to do and takes quite some force. Coming back out of low box it's not quite as bad but still quite tough.

Is there anything wrong?? Should I be worried??

Thanks,

David

[burgerman]

 HAve you used it much ?? Most of the time they free up them selves with use, Or pop of the internal plastic cover and lube it up

[davidjmiller]

Thanks, no I've tried it maybe 4-5 times since I had it. Based on the condition I guess the car has not been off-road much.

When I pop the plastic cover what should I lube it with??

Cheers,

David

[The Fat Controller]

if you're not sure and in huntingdon pop into kwik fit ,theres a bloke there that'll help you

[boss]

have you tried moving forward slightley then trying again? i dont think the transfer box is a syncromesh ie the teeth on the cogs are straight so they have to be lined up properley but dont quote me on that.

[Guardian.]

JUST KEEP DROWNING ALL THE LINKAGE  IN wd40 for a while, it should soon free up.

[Disco Matt]

Mine moves freely enough, just you need to double declutch and occasionally you need to roll forward or back slightly before it'll go into gear. They do seize if they're not used.