grinding in reverse

[clio_luke]

noticed this over the last few days. when i put it in reverse it crunches, no matter what idle speed or how fast/slow i put it into reverse.
i have found a solution, put it in 1st or 2nd or 3rd... etc, then select reverse. this stops the crunching. any ideas whats up? it cant be doing my clutch any good!

 

[cafcross]

i know it sounds stupid but have you got your clutch right to the floor?

 

[clio_luke]

i know it sounds stupid but have you got your clutch right to the floor?

yep, made damn sure of that. tried everything

 

[Reyes]

I have the same problem mate and mines started exactly when youve said yours has too :S maybe it doesnt like the weather

 

[Mark One]

clutch cable tighten?

 

[clio_luke]

clutch cable tighten?

maybe... but its not doing it at all in any other gear other than reverse. but as i say its when you go straight to reverse. if you select any gear first, keeping your foor down on the clutch, then going into reverse its 100% perfect. and that cant be a permanent fix.
sounds like the clutch is not turning properly or something, and putting it into gear first gets it moving? im not sure im no mechanic

 

[MATT BLACK]

cable has a built in self adjustment mechanism. Could be the box ( very common JC5 130 ) or the clutch release bearing / reverse synchro. Change the oil to 75w / 80's semi synth and see if that helps.

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

I had the same problem with 5th gear in an old Renault I used to have. Turned out that the gear linkage had moved and just needed adjusting. I'd try that if I were you. It also happened to my 1.4 RT Alize I had a while back.

 

[clio_luke]

I had the same problem with 5th gear in an old Renault I used to have. Turned out that the gear linkage had moved and just needed adjusting. I'd try that if I were you. It also happened to my 1.4 RT Alize I had a while back.

thanks

i will check that.

thanks for all the help guys

 

[Bloooor]

try putting your clutch down and then waiting about 3 seconds then selecting reverse.

 

[clio_luke]

try putting your clutch down and then waiting about 3 seconds then selecting reverse.

will do

 

[clio_luke]

try putting your clutch down and then waiting about 3 seconds then selecting reverse.

keeping the clutch down for 3 seconds or so seems to stop he crunch! i have no idea why! its not like i would just ram it straight in reverse.
anyone shine a light on it. thanks again for the help

 

[nozza89]

i have the same problem in mine!! although mine is substantially older than yours lol

 

[Aluco]

mine does this as long as your completely stationary and have the clutch right to the floor just select it slowly and its fine

 

[Bloooor]

try putting your clutch down and then waiting about 3 seconds then selecting reverse.

 

[JON13S]

mines having a new clutch monday.
figure out how high the biting point is?
if its near the top i'd start getting ready for a new clutch. mines crunching and has been adjusted and over time got worse again.

 

[clio_luke]

mines having a new clutch monday.
figure out how high the biting point is?
if its near the top i'd start getting ready for a new clutch. mines crunching and has been adjusted and over time got worse again.

how much is that costing you?

 

[DrR]

is the car still when you put it in reverse?

 

[JON13S]

mines having a new clutch monday.
figure out how high the biting point is?
if its near the top i'd start getting ready for a new clutch. mines crunching and has been adjusted and over time got worse again.

how much is that costing you?

cost 350 quid but i had other stuff done aswell. cant fault it now feels like a different car. no more crunching at all. also no more banging on acceleration but thats another story