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Title: gearbox troubles
Post by: mr. clive on July 25, 2011, 02:01:25 PM

hi guys, went for a drive in the g yesterday and the gearbox started getting stiff, i thought nothing of it and kept going untill i got stuck in 4th and came to a halt on a hill, couldnt get it out of gear and needded to be towed home :(
knackerd gearbox?

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: hayesey on July 25, 2011, 03:07:25 PM

might just be the clutch? Although presumably you can't get it out of gear with the engine off?

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: Jezza-7 on July 25, 2011, 03:22:05 PM

Possibly cable?

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: mr. clive on July 25, 2011, 04:39:02 PM

Quote from: hayesey on July 25, 2011, 03:07:25 PM
might just be the clutch? Although presumably you can't get it out of gear with the engine off?

nar i got underneath the car and tried pulling it out of gear by hand but it wouldn't budge

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: Jezza-7 on July 25, 2011, 04:48:10 PM

Sounds like an internal problem to me. Layshaft bearing or something.

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: mr. clive on July 25, 2011, 05:25:16 PM

Quote from: Jezza-7 on July 25, 2011, 04:48:10 PM
Sounds like an internal problem to me. Layshaft bearing or something.

is that fixable or would it be a better idea to get a new gearbox?

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: Jezza-7 on July 25, 2011, 06:10:18 PM

Get some quotes for a rebuild. Should be looking around £400+

Title: Re: gearbox troubles
Post by: mr. clive on July 26, 2011, 12:09:43 AM

ill have a look nice one mate

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