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by Hutchie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't select 4th gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1563

Slides into 3rd sweet as anything, it really feels as though there isn't a 'slot' to put the gearstick into for fourth.

1st 2nd 3rd and reverse, couldn't ask for better, it's just this 4th thing.

I'll get stuck in tomorrow and see what I can see.
Appreciate the advice and help folks, much obliged.
by Hutchie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't select 4th gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1563

would there not be evidence of that when draining the gearbox oil though.

I've drained it out and there was no swarf or any metal in the goo that came out
by Hutchie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't select 4th gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1563

thanks, I'll have a look tomorrow and update the post.
by Hutchie
Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can't select 4th gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1563

Can't select 4th gear

Hi all, My wife has a 1098 minor convertible, which has been a great wee motor for the past few years. The other day, right out of the blue, she couldn't get the car into 4th gear. I had a wee try at it, and no joy. I topped up the gearbox oil with some 20/50 , and took it for a wee spin, and had no...