Reverse gear problem - Page 2

phatfiesta75 · 24th May 2017, 10:14

Hi ravinder yeah recommended gearbox too...but not too sure. it crunches in reverse just won't stay in! Takes a while!! And getting worse�� but as said forward gears fine. Just Don't know what to do ��

EastPete · 24th May 2017, 12:39

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Originally Posted by phatfiesta75

Hi ravinder yeah recommended gearbox too...but not too sure. it crunches in reverse just won't stay in! Takes a while!! And getting worse�� but as said forward gears fine. Just Don't know what to do ��

Gearboxes usually last well on these cars and are pretty tough. Gear selection issues are normally down to a clutch issue, lack of oil in gearbox or damaged/misplaced selector cables. I suggest:

- check gearbox oil level
- check gear selector cables are correctly in place.
- check clutch hydraulics - i.e.: check fluid level in mater cylinder, look for leaks in the system (master, quick-fit connector, slave/bellhousing), and possibly bleed the system through.

Do these things before forking out on a new clutch. You should not need a new gearbox or DMF - ignore what the garage tells you. Best clutch kits are from LUK or Borg and Beck with either a Tazu metal salve cylinder or LUK slave. If the problem is with the master cylinder, than either a Tazu metal master or a genuine OE spec Rover pre-filled master cylinder are your best options.

Keep us posted

Pete

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 11:33

Thanks Pete I will keep you posted as I find out what the garage thinks today.....sounds like you know what you're doing maybe I should give you some money...

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 11:41

Just got the call now and the gearbox is NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- 😢

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 11:43

£1100 !! 😔 only just bought it too!!

Walter · 25th May 2017, 12:10

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Originally Posted by phatfiesta75

£1100 !! 😔 only just bought it too!!

Is that supply and fit second hand gearbox, including new clutch, if so wanted add onsite here might be much cheaper option.

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 12:35

Yeah £1100 everything you've said Walter I know it sounds wet but close to tears 😔

EastPete · 25th May 2017, 12:43

Stephen

This is ridiculous - on what grounds did the garage justify that you need a new gearbox ? A clutch change with good parts should not cost more than 500-600 pounds, and if you add in a good second-hand gearbox at 100-150 pounds, you should not be paying more than 700-750 pounds in total. The gearbox has to come off to change the clutch, so swapping the box does not add labour cost. Perhaps you need to find a better garage. Try asking Mat at DMGRS for a recommendation - I think he is not far from you, and has a garage that does clutches for him.

Did they check the items on my 'check list', before they quoted for a new clutch/gearbox ?

Pete

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 12:52

I have a daughter who lives away from me too so gonna struggle there which means no empathy or sympathy...😕

phatfiesta75 · 25th May 2017, 13:00

Hi Pete I've no idea mate as tbh I Don't understand it all 😕 as mentioned in my post Paul from pk automotive would fit clutch and gearbox that i supply for £340 but again no idea! 😔 can I just say guys I appreciate you all trying to help me as this has made me sick and knocked me if I'm honest! Only had the car a month!!

24th May 2017, 10:14	#11
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Hi ravinder yeah recommended gearbox too...but not too sure. it crunches in reverse just won't stay in! Takes a while!! And getting worse�� but as said forward gears fine. Just Don't know what to do �� Last edited by phatfiesta75; 24th May 2017 at 10:24..

25th May 2017, 11:33	#13
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Thanks Pete I will keep you posted as I find out what the garage thinks today.....sounds like you know what you're doing maybe I should give you some money... Last edited by phatfiesta75; 25th May 2017 at 11:38..

25th May 2017, 11:41	#14
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Just got the call now and the gearbox is NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- 😢

25th May 2017, 11:43	#15
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	£1100 !! 😔 only just bought it too!!

25th May 2017, 12:35	#17
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Yeah £1100 everything you've said Walter I know it sounds wet but close to tears 😔

25th May 2017, 12:43	#18
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Stephen This is ridiculous - on what grounds did the garage justify that you need a new gearbox ? A clutch change with good parts should not cost more than 500-600 pounds, and if you add in a good second-hand gearbox at 100-150 pounds, you should not be paying more than 700-750 pounds in total. The gearbox has to come off to change the clutch, so swapping the box does not add labour cost. Perhaps you need to find a better garage. Try asking Mat at DMGRS for a recommendation - I think he is not far from you, and has a garage that does clutches for him. Did they check the items on my 'check list', before they quoted for a new clutch/gearbox ? Pete

25th May 2017, 12:52	#19
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	I have a daughter who lives away from me too so gonna struggle there which means no empathy or sympathy...😕

25th May 2017, 13:00	#20
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	Hi Pete I've no idea mate as tbh I Don't understand it all 😕 as mentioned in my post Paul from pk automotive would fit clutch and gearbox that i supply for £340 but again no idea! 😔 can I just say guys I appreciate you all trying to help me as this has made me sick and knocked me if I'm honest! Only had the car a month!!