CANNOT SELECT REVERSE

[andydoc1 0]

hI , GOT A 16V 1.8 1989 G , having real hassle selecting reverse , it will go in with a real shove but it makes the tarnsmission crash into gear , all other gears seem fine a touch notchy but i think they are like that any way, could it be oil ? could it be linkage ? could it be just a knackered box ? its done 120k miles can some one help as ive been quted £530 to replace it and i really dont think its the box , but im sure someone on here can help ? thanks :D

[joby 0]

There is a circlip that breaks, pull the gearstick housing off and you can see it! Do a search on here and you will find its happened to lots on here :)

[andydoc1 0]

ok thanks sorry to be thick but do you mean in under the gator in the car ? thanks

[boost monkey 0]

Yup, under the leather bit :D

[andydoc1 0]

mm the circlip is ok and all tite , any other idea pls guys ? :scratch: :?

[Supercharged 2]

Does the stick push down ok?

[andydoc1 0]

yep it pushes down ok and all is tite in looks ok ? :(

[Supercharged 2]

Ok, have you had a look in the engine bay to see if anything is restricting movement - might just be dirt, a cable or broken clip stuck under the shift tower etc?

[Walesy 0]

Try the search mate!1

 

This thread might help?

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewto ... no+reverse

[andydoc1 0]

ok thanks guys when the rain stops persisting down i will don me wellies and have a look ,

let you knw

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