Rover gearbox say bye bye

robjf · 4 Apr 2006 at 17:00

Right, so my car has been fine up until now, pulling out of a junction and as i put it into second it kicked out. So clutch in, 2nd, kicks out again. Put it in second again and hold it and no its not staying.

Whats happened :S It sounds expensive to me

Thanks
Rob

robjf · 4 Apr 2006 at 19:22

Its a rover 414i, but every other gear works as normal. If, in first, i go up to about 10mph then go into second keeping a constant speed it stays in gear. But as soon as i touch the gogo pedal it pops out.

Rob

robjf · 4 Apr 2006 at 23:15

Yes and no it just forces itself out of gear.

robjf · 5 Apr 2006 at 17:18

Well ive got a 37k gearbox on its way to me, for £94 delivered. A friend is going to do the change for me, then i think ill take the old one to pieces and see what bust. I think it prob was the synchro mesh but nevermind.

Should be done soonish. Got quoted for labour from a garage at £180. But my friend will do it for £10ish an hour so taking it to him.

Rob

robjf · 5 Apr 2006 at 17:47

how easy a job is it to change? Ive got 2 fairly competant mechanics who are doing it for me (they do it in their spare time) so how long do you expect it should take?

Ta

Rob

robjf · 5 Apr 2006 at 19:28

Theyve got axle stands and ramps, and by that i mean the small ones you chuck under the front two tyres and drive up

. Theyre clearing out the scout hut garage and will do it in there, so all well and good they should be able to do it in 2 evenings??

Rob