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2nd May 2024, 16:47 | #1 |
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Rover 200 coupe gear selection issue.
I took my 218 coupe off Sorn yesterday from where it has stood in the garage since last November.It's been started periodically during that time but not moved.Got a problem with it that I have never had before despite it standing for extended periods on many occasions.
I cannot select any gear whilst the engine is running but there is no problem without engine running.The clutch depresses and returns normally. When I parked it up in November the clutch worked normally and there was no issues either selecting gears or with take up.Can anyone advise me what has happened please and how to rectify it? Hopefully without taking anything to pieces ☹️
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Is it grinding gears when you go to select any of them?
Try putting it in first and starting the engine with the clutch depressed,if it's trying to drive the clutch plate maybe stuck to the pressure plate or flywheel,but do make sure you are ready to turn it off if it lurches |
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Unfortunately sounds like a gearbox out job,the clutch has got stuck or the drive plate could have collapsed
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2nd May 2024, 17:32 | #5 |
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Damn - the moral is move it don't just start it
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2nd May 2024, 17:36 | #6 |
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sworks (Mark) suggested idling it with the clutch pedal depressed hoping the heat transfer would free things up. I tried this for 50 minutes without any joy,maybe give it another go tomorrow for longer.
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Seized clutch plate - had this a few times when buying cars to banger race back in the day. Drag it out of the garage, put it in first gear and with the clutch pedal fully depressed give it the beans down the road, and if that doesn't free it off same again with the handbrake on.
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Good news,I've just been into the garage and tried it again and all gears now go into position very easily with the engine running.Ive only reversed it out of the garage and back in again so far but it was fine apart from some brake squeel,so looks like they will need a little freeing off as well.Be a good excuse for a blast into the Peak District over the weekend
I haven't done anything apart from leaving it 24 hours so I'm thinking Mark's suggestion in post #6 probably helped and just needed a little time to work.Thanks Mark It's been a bit of a harsh lesson but I will make sure in future that it is not only started regularly but also moved when on Sorn.Thanks to those who offered advice,much appreciated.
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Glad your back on the road, good luck with the MOT
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