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That's true...

 

Well this is just weird, but good. The mechanic tried bleeding the clutch master cylinder which has made the problem 90% go away, plus for the first time ever the clutch actually feels pleasant to drive ...it used to be more like an on/off switch. :clap:

 

Longer term I will have to reco the transmission. But for now, the car is finally to my standards. And next week will have a new remote immobiliser too. :)

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I guess your clutch didn't fully disengage then. Then it will be heavy or plain impossible to get in 1st during a standstill as well. Otherwise a unsmooth shift to second usually is a sign of worn syncromesh rings, which usually happends on second gear first. Spirited driving does accellerate the process, but above all early downshifts while slowing down to say a crossing. I always delay downshifts untill I am applying throttle again, usually while turning. Early downshifts without applying throttle will also mean clutch wear, and it gives unpleasant shivers down my spine every time I ride with ignorant drivers not knowing or caring about it. What happends is you use the clutch as a brake pedal.

 

Conclusion: Be happy to downshift right up to 7000 rpm, as long as you meet with throttle. Ideally the clutch should slip only once during a ride; while launching from a standstill. I wish those teaching how to drive knew this; a clutch would last the car out if these simple tricks were obtained...

 

 

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make

 

make [mayk]

verb (3rd person present singular makes, present participle making, past and past participle made [mayd])

1. transitive verb do something: used with a range of nouns to describe an action, where 'make' is used rather than a more specific verb

She made no effort whatsoever to pass her exams.

 

2. transitive verb construct something: to assemble something from constituent parts

The exhibit contains items made out of recyclable materials.

 

3. transitive verb manufacture something: to manufacture something as a business

The company makes surgical instruments.

 

4. transitive verb prepare something to eat or drink: to prepare food or drink by mixing and usually cooking a number of ingredients

Let's make soup.

 

5. transitive verb show something by gesture: to perform movements or gestures that show the form of something or signal something

She made the signs for 'I'll see you later'.

He made a circular motion with his hands.

 

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He made an emotional speech about his parents' struggle to get ahead in a new country.

 

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These politicians have made a commitment to try to solve the problem.

 

8. transitive verb understand something: to comprehend the meaning or truth of something

I couldn't make anything of her last remark.

 

9. transitive verb reckon something: to reckon or estimate something

What time do you make it?

 

10. transitive verb bring something about: to cause a condition or situation to arise or exist

The state made it illegal to sell fireworks.

Some people here have made this a personal issue.

 

11. transitive verb change somebody or something: to transform somebody or something into something else

They made old clothes into patchwork quilts.

 

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She's made me her deputy.

 

13. transitive verb provide something: to provide something out of what already exists

Make room for one more.

 

14. transitive verb cause somebody to act: to cause somebody to do something or act in a particular way

I made him realize how wrong he'd been.

You made me lose my place.

 

15. transitive verb force somebody to act: to force somebody or something to do something or act in a particular way

You can't make me wear that dress.

 

16. transitive verb be meant to be something: to cause somebody or something to exist for a particular reason (usually passive)

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He makes fifty thousand a year.

 

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She made a choking noise in her throat.

 

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He made the bed carefully.

 

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Let's make a date for Friday.

 

21. transitive verb represent something: to count as one in a series

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22. transitive verb total particular amount: to amount to a total

Five and three make eight.

 

23. transitive verb have necessary qualities for something: to have the qualities required to be something

She'll make a very good doctor.

 

24. transitive verb develop relationship: to acquire a friend, enemy, or acquaintance

They made friends straightaway.

 

25. transitive verb cause somebody to succeed: to cause somebody to be successful, or cause something to seem successful

the novel that made her career

 

26. transitive verb reach place: to reach or arrive at a place

I'm not sure we can make the island in this boat.

 

27. transitive verb be in time for something: to be in time to do something or for something to happen

We can make the 10:05 train if we hurry.

 

28. transitive verb cover distance: to travel a particular distance

They made only five miles a day on the ascent.

 

29. transitive verb be included in something: to succeed in being included or mentioned in something

stories that never make the national news

 

30. intransitive verb signal intentions: to act so as to indicate what is coming

They made as if to leave.

 

31. transitive verb have sex with somebody: to succeed in having sex with somebody (dated slang)

32. transitive verb bridge fulfil bridge contract: to fulfil a contract in a game of bridge by winning the required number of tricks

33. transitive verb card games win trick in cards: to win a trick in a card game

34. transitive verb electronics close circuit: to close an electrical circuit

35. intransitive verb agriculture mature: to dry and mature (refers to hay)

 

 

noun (plural makes)

1. brand: a brand of something such as an appliance, car, or machine

Specify the make and model of the car.

 

2. process and output: the process of making something, or the amount or number made

3. identification: the identification of somebody or something, usually made with the help of police records or information (slang)

The police got a make on him from their records.

 

4. build or appearance: the way that something has been made, or the size or shape it naturally has (literary)

a woodland cabin of rustic make

 

 

 

[ Old English macian < Indo-European, 'kneading']

 

 

-makable, adjective

have it made to be in a position to succeed at something without obstacles or serious problems (informal)

made for somebody or something ideally suited to somebody or something

make do (with something) to use something that is an unsatisfactory substitute or temporary alternative for the real thing

make it

1. to be successful (informal)

You'll never make it as an actor.

2. to succeed in getting somewhere

We finally made it to the top of the hill.

3. to be able to attend

I can't make it to the party tonight.

make like to pretend (informal)

She made like she was doing the breaststroke.

make nice (to or with somebody) US to be conciliatory and often ingratiatingly friendly towards somebody (informal)

on the make

1. trying hard to gain a profit or advantage, especially using underhand or dishonest means (informal)

2. looking for or making efforts to persuade somebody to be a sexual partner (slang)

 

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Correct, however automatic transmissions typically have much larger sump capacity so would be expensive to change over to Transmax Z - especially considering one should ideally flush out the torque convertor too. Castrol recommends it for heavy towing or racing applications, though of course the Troutman insists on overengineering.

 

http://www.tds.castrol.com.au/pdf/5125_transmax_zz.pdf

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A lot. I bought a 4 litre bottle for the Eunie which is supposed to have a gearbox capacity of only 2.1 litres, however about 3 litres went in. The mechanic says it is very common for the specs to be inaccurate in this way.

 

The 4 litre bottle was about $65 here... an equivalent price premium to synthetic motor oil compared to regular oil.

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