Gear selection issues fd3s

[HK FD3S]

Fd3s-
Have noticed that when car is running selecting gear is a mission lots of strength required. However when switched off no issues moving into gears.
Have search and couldn\'t find any threads however I have read the following suggestion;

Replace gear box oil
Replace shift collar and check shifter re grease
Adjust pedal
Bleed slave cylinder

As I am probably going to dedicate to troubleshooting are there any other suggestion or recommendations.

Thanks all!

[gear1275]

I had this exact problem after I replaced all of my brake fluid.
The clutch would be fine when I started the car from cold but after a few miles and it getting up to temperature I would struggle to get gears. I re-bled the clutch and it had been fine since. That was many miles and months ago.
James

[nuki]

If you pump your clutch 8 times will it select gears any easyer or just the same?

[HK FD3S]

Wow thanks for responding it\'s currently parked up/laid need to get my arse into gear!!!!

[gear1275]

Wow thanks for responding it\'s currently parked up/laid need to get my arse into gear!!!!

And the car! Haha sorry, couldn\'t resist. I will grow up one day I promise.....

[Ashp1989]

In having the same problem but selecting 2nd? When i ease it in it will go in smooth, but if i try to change abit quiker it will catch/crunch? Every other gear is fine..syncro?

[Grant Monkhouse]

Yep most likely synchro. You can get hold of a new gear box for ~£150 rather than having it rebuilt for 400+!!