veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: Worked fine earlier but went to put car up the drive and the cr does not want to go into reverse. Used the search etc etc Took the gear gaitor or whatever it is off and had a yonder, I've heard about the circlip busting but I have noidea where to look for it, also the gear handle slides right across, not sure if it's meant to do that? :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 any chance you could photo the gear mech under the gaitor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Dunno if these help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60griff 0 Posted February 27, 2006 on the left hand side of the bottom pic there is a bit sticking out, thats where the circlip should be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted February 27, 2006 The circlip does appear to be A.W.O.L. However mine didn't have a circlip for the first two years of my ownership and, although the gear selection was sloppy, all the gears were there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 the circlip should be located on the end of the shaft indicated with the arrow mate, looks like it`s missing, it may have broken or just jumped off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 might be an idea to put a tywrap on the groove there as a temp repair ( or wrap a piece of wire around and twist it up ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Ah right, cheers fellas :D Spose could get circlip for a pound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60griff 0 Posted February 27, 2006 less then a quid, u should still be able to get reverse tho, i could when mine went, took a couple of goes tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 i bet you wish all corrado repairs were this cheap :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Nah it seems to go into reverse but the car goes forward :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Nah it seems to go into reverse but the car goes forward have you inspected the gear linkage on the gearbox mate, make sure nothing has fallen off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 That's talking Japanese to me mate :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 i bet all the garages rub their hands when they see you turn up on their forecourt :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 :lol: ! I gotta learn somewhere ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 ok, lift the bonnet ...( very patronising manner )....secure the bonnet stay, using a torch, just check the linkage arrangement attached to the gearbox, you will find it at the rear of the box, there is a linkage with little ball joints on it, just make sure that it is secured both ends and that nothing else seems detached. :thumbleft: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted February 27, 2006 I just looked at the text below your avatar. How can you be 110% stressed when you're 18?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 I just looked at the text below your avatar. How can you be 110% stressed when you're 18?! No job, hardly any money, car being gay, being ill etc. ok, lift the bonnet ...( very patronising manner )....secure the bonnet stay, using a torch, just check the linkage arrangement attached to the gearbox, you will find it at the rear of the box, there is a linkage with little ball joints on it, just make sure that it is secured both ends and that nothing else seems detached. :thumbleft: :lol: Lol, erm, what does the gearbox look like and where bouts is it situated :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Lol, erm, what does the gearbox look like and where bouts is it situated now you are having a laugh :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Rich. 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Jobs are extremely easy to get, when you get one it will sort problem 2 and problem 2 will sort out problem 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Actually don't worry now, previous owner said itis the nut on the gearbox linkage, happened to him before so I'm gonna go do it now. Results back next month! Jobs are extremely easy to get, when you get one it will sort problem 2 and problem 2 will sort out problem 3. Try and get one in Ross! I've put so many applications in, ( even in the crappy places ) and go down the job centre every monday and they struggle to find me more than 2 jobs for me! Went for an interview on Saturday so hopefully might get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites