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(Message started by: Lee on Oct 27^th, 2004, 8:11pm)

Title: slow to select rev
Post by Lee on Oct 27^th, 2004, 8:11pm

hi
when i first the start car will go straight into rev, but when car is warm can take up to about 30 sec to select rev.
have tryed checking oil seems ok just wondering if there is any adjustment on them or will need new box
thanks Lee
car is a 2.9 12v

Title: Re: slow to select rev
Post by craig on Oct 28^th, 2004, 8:28am

hi lee

you say the oil level is ok,is the colour ok as well,as for adjustments,i stand corrected but i think the only thing that can be adjusted is the brake bands,but this should only be done if the gearbox is not slowing down properly under engine breaking....

Title: Re: slow to select rev
Post by Lee on Oct 28^th, 2004, 4:15pm

thanks will check colour if ok will have to live with it til it goes bang :o

Title: Re: slow to select rev
Post by Snoopy on Oct 28^th, 2004, 5:17pm

Slow selection of reverse is usually the sign of a failing gear box...... Do as advised and check the gear box.

Check the level whe its really hot after a drive with the engine running and after selecting all the gears several times.. Put it into PARK and then check the oil level.. also as advised the colour and maybe the smell.. If it looks and smells like old engine oil then it is need of a change..... If it is low find out the cause maybe the front cooler pipes are corroded, or a seal has gone.. things may not be as bad as you fear.....

HTH

Title: Re: slow to select rev
Post by Lee on Oct 28^th, 2004, 5:43pm

thanks will try all that let you know thanks very much