Re: am i hurting my gearbox?

RogerM wrote:
> "Noddy" <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "RogerM" <RogerM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> Yep, you can avoid the stress on the clutch plate as well by not using

>>> the clutch at all and down ****fting, if you know how to drive.
>> Provided it's not a synchro box, otherwise you won't be doing it any 
>> favours :)
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>> Noddy.
> 
> I wasn't aware of that. Does it actually do damage to the cones?

DAF trucks sure seem to think so judging by the large warning sticker on 
the drivers door window which says that double clutching or nor using 
the clutch at all will damage the syncros and any damage won't be 
covered by warranty, the service adviser at the dealer said it cost 
$3000.00 to replace them.
BTW its a ZF 16spd.


Daryl