wub
Senior Member
Hi
I have a Hymer based on a 410D merc twin wheel chassis with 2.9 diesel. It has the overdrive version gearbox, 711 113. The box is fine when warm, no crunching, easy gear change. But it has a problem when cold that is getting worse. When you start up and pull away in first, its almost impossible to get it into second, until its warmed up a bit, about 5 mins. This makes it very difficult when starting off every day, as all you have, is the very low first and third on a very heavy vehicle. Its time to get this problem sorted.
I cant seem to find anyone who knows what the problem is and have been quoted £1500 plus vat for a recon job on my box. As my box is good when warmed up, and i believe they are reliable boxes, i just wanted to check this is not something simple form someone who knows these gearboxes. is this a common problem? I wouldn't know as I've never driven another.
Any advise?
I have a Hymer based on a 410D merc twin wheel chassis with 2.9 diesel. It has the overdrive version gearbox, 711 113. The box is fine when warm, no crunching, easy gear change. But it has a problem when cold that is getting worse. When you start up and pull away in first, its almost impossible to get it into second, until its warmed up a bit, about 5 mins. This makes it very difficult when starting off every day, as all you have, is the very low first and third on a very heavy vehicle. Its time to get this problem sorted.
I cant seem to find anyone who knows what the problem is and have been quoted £1500 plus vat for a recon job on my box. As my box is good when warmed up, and i believe they are reliable boxes, i just wanted to check this is not something simple form someone who knows these gearboxes. is this a common problem? I wouldn't know as I've never driven another.
Any advise?