Gearbox arm

[npt]

I have an issue whete the vertical arm (one that leaks at the seal) in the gearbox is sticking when selecting first, second and reverse,up position at the box.

Reverse is very hard, have to push the lever over and select, I've disconnected the linkage to rule that out and confirm that the arm itself is sticking in position within the box, it takes a good pull to deselect.

All gears work with no crunches etc, I covered 300mile or so yesterday and it was fine, had it flat out on a little stretch in fifth at the end and the problem arose after that when coming to a roundabout and trying to select second,I'm fairly certain something inside the box on the arm has came loose/detached, anyone had this issue?

Where's best to send box if it requires repaired, was thinking Pure Motorsport?

Thanks

 

[Mr Underhill]

Where's best to send box if it requires repaired, was thinking Pure Motorsport?

Thanks

@NorthloopCup

 

[NorthloopCup]

I have an issue whete the vertical arm (one that leaks at the seal) in the gearbox is sticking when selecting first, second and reverse,up position at the box.

Reverse is very hard, have to push the lever over and select, I've disconnected the linkage to rule that out and confirm that the arm itself is sticking in position within the box, it takes a good pull to deselect.

All gears work with no crunches etc, I covered 300mile or so yesterday and it was fine, had it flat out on a little stretch in fifth at the end and the problem arose after that when coming to a roundabout and trying to select second,I'm fairly certain something inside the box on the arm has came loose/detached, anyone had this issue?

Where's best to send box if it requires repaired, was thinking Pure Motorsport?

Thanks

Does the gear lever return to the centre on its own when wiggled side to side?

 

[npt]

Does the gear lever return to the centre on its own when wiggled side to side?

From 5th to centre yes,not from 1st or reverse, you need to pull it over, the pivot in the gearbox is stiff when pushing it up, the linkage and spring etc are all good.

Not sure how they look inside the box above that pivot arm, I'm guessing something is misaligned after my spirited drive, apart from being stiff it's fine, it's just likely whatever has gone wrong could get worse when the oul is hot, as last night it was very stiff when I got home.

 

[npt]

I've drained oil and removed the reverse sensor, not seeing anything, be a pain to strip it down just for a nylon bush or something daft. It's on 66k and doesn't weep from the usual seal.

 

[NorthloopCup]

@npt unfortunately it’s not an issue I’ve come across before, but I’m happy to open it up and see what’s going on.

 

[npt]

@npt unfortunately it’s not an issue I’ve come across before, but I’m happy to open it up and see what’s going on.

Yeah it's looking like my only option I think, I'll be in contact once I get it out mate

Thanks again

 

[NorthloopCup]

Yeah it's looking like my only option I think, I'll be in contact once I get it out mate

Thanks again

No worries mate.

 

[npt]

No worries mate.

I've managed to get it to work slightly after working it back and forth, its not perfect but not far off. I have stuck new oil in it and will run it over the next few weeks to see how it behaves, I'll update soon