S3 no reverse??

C.McGrory said:

Hi all,
Having a slight issue with a series 3 gearbox, seemingly suddenly cannot engage reverse, the lever was blocking reverse entirely, no noises or anything.
i was able to get into reverse again then after a drive it's gone again!
in the video you should see the assembly butting up against a collar that looks like it should move??



any help would be greatly appreciated,
Callum

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C.McGrory said:

all of the rollers and balls were out at that stage. even so, the 1-2 and 3-4 rods were in neutral
what could stop the thrust washer from sliding? is there anything that can come dislodged?

many thanks,
Callum

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lynall said:

Cannot see the video, but its not unkown for stones to get into the linkage and screw things up.

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norseman said:

also a snapped off gear lever whilst shifting on the same S3

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steve2286w said:

must be a weakness I’ve had that too

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norseman said:

It's not until you have to shift using a pair of mole-grips clamped onto the stump of the lever that you realise the amount of leverage required, which is why the lever is so long.
nb: the 'temporary' welded gear lever was still intact when I sold the LR a couple of years later

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boguing said:

I wonder if I bought it?! When I got my first series I didn't really think it through and assumed that the stick was welded as standard. When it snapped again the truth dawned - as did the fact that I had no grips with me. Managed to get it into 2nd and limped home.

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norseman said:

If you can remember the reg # I can tell you if it was mine
L ('73) reg. 109, blue when I sold it.

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