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Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 10:02 pm
by AndyPap
I drove a 1098 saloon this evening that won't stay in reverse. You have to hold the gear stick in place whilst reversing. All forward gears are fine. The car's done 90k and the box is the original.
Any thoughts on what's causing it, how to cure it and how much it will cost?
Thanks
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 6:55 pm
by bmcecosse
If all the rest is fine, and it does actually reverse - I would live with it !! It may just be an interlock plunger missing - but it could be something more serious. Meantime - start looking for another gearbox to put into 'stock' just in case !
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 8:25 am
by Kevin
Worse case senario will be a replacement box, reconditioned will be the best part of £300 + a new clutch £70 and then fitting if you can`t DIY, of course a known 2nd hand one will be much less.
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 4:52 pm
by Chris Morley
My old box started to do this. As bmceccosse said, you can live with this for a fair while. However when it starts to jump out of first it will be on it's last legs and needs replacing.
My local specialist (Chersey Minors) offer rebuilt 1098cc boxes for £180.
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 9:20 pm
by bmcecosse
There is a Sprite one on ebay at the moment - £25 !
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 1:33 pm
by Matt
if its a 1275 one it will even have space for the reversing light switch
RE: Problem with reverse gear
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 10:10 pm
by bmcecosse
It is indeed 1275. I keep a 'search' going all the time for '1275' !