Slipping Overdrive?

[marktheherald]

Hi all, I'm running a 1500 / D-type OD combination in my 13/60 Estate. Moving off through the gears (O/D NOT selected) seems fine until I drop into 3rd, at which point I am encountering noticeable slip, similar to clutch slip. 3rd to 4th slip is hardly detectable, 1st to 2nd has no slip.   I assume this is an overdrive problem but is it a re-con job or something easily fixable?  Cheers, Mark.

[Clive]

Mark, had the same on the vitesse a few years back, J type. Started slipping making it entertaining to drive.
I suspect it is the cone clutch, but better qualified people may well put me right. I solved mine by fitting another OD unit. Job done.

Clive

[GTsixCA]

Mk3 Spit had one with low oil, topped it up, problem gone.

[marktheherald]

I'll check the oil level first. appeals to my pocket!   Mark.

[Pete Lewis]

could ramble on about all sorts of ideas but best place for free advice is give dave twigger a call he will quickly point you in the right direction  

http://www.odspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/odspares?opendocument&part=2

or have a read of canleys data  well worth a read  

http://www.canleyclassics.com/infodatabase.asp?article=overdrivesdtype


Pete