Gear lever gone floppy
Suddenly the gear level feels “mushy”, like you're stirring thick oil – actually, it feels more pleasant than it ever has before, but is a bit vague.
Also I can hear something clunking under the bonnet when I select 2nd or 4th :eek: Otherwise drives fine though :shrug: My days of investigating such things myself are long over. Any idea what it might be? There’s a 3 week waiting list at all garages FFS – I just want an idea if possible, if it’s likely to be serious/going to pack in, or if it can be driven for a few weeks… Thanks :D |
Sounds like a gear cable problem. The rubber in the links at the gear box end can perish, giving the symptoms you describe.
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Thanks :D Is that the sort of thing which can fail, ie cables pop out or something and leave me stranded? |
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Thanks again. It's late 2004, so hopefully it's the later type :bowdown: Quote:
GAAAHHH! I always preferred the pre-facelift models... till now :eek: Update: of course, as always I have no idea what I'm doing, but I looked on Rimmers, which said: Rover 75/MG ZT Selector Mechanism - External from 4D307061 - Manual Diesel - I guess this is the later one, and seems to refer to the VIN number. As mine starts with 5D, I'm guessing I have the later type...? |
Think you might save a few bob if you consider: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...dd755f63&_ss=r
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Woah! Thanks mate, didn't even occur to me to look there (normally would, but for some reason thought this would be obscure). Managed to twist a mechanic's arm to have a quick look at it on Tuesday. If that's the problem, I'll grab one and hopefully get him to fit it :bowdown: |
This worked for one of mine. Get the cable back on the ball joint then clamp it with this.
ebay.co.uk/itm/Gearbox-Gear-Cable-Linkage-Repair-Clamp-For-Vauxhall-Vivaro-Renault-Traffic/153946566351? Good luck |
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Thanks for that - unfortunately I won't be able to do it myself, but I'll suggest it. Is it a long-term repair? |
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