Mike T Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hi I have just purchased a Mk3 GT6 fitted with an overdrive gearbox. The previous owner fitted this box as originally the car was non-overdrive. There were several issues with gear selection due to the amount of play in the linkage and so I fitted a new bush kit. This has tightened everything up but hasn't solved the problem of there being no block on selection of reverse. When you go to select first it is very easy to go into reverese. I know there should be some sort of block to prevent this and now I have fitted the new bush kit at least there is the abitlity to push down on the gear lever but I can't work out what should restrict selection of reverese. It is clear from the Haynes workshop manual. Can anyone help. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hi, There is a pin on the gearlever and a plate on the extension. In order to move the lever across far enough to engage reverse it needs to be pushed down to allow the pin to slip under the plate. Maybe either the pin or the plate are missing from your lever or extension. See picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks for the picture. Looks just like mine but I have no pin. The plate is in place so I understand how it works now. I've checked various suppliers and all are listing it as no longer available. Does any one know where I could source one or is there a way to improvise one? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Groves Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 You could make one with a suitable sized bolt and nut to lock in position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'd tap a thread in the hole for the pin and cut the shank off a suitable sized bolt, screw it in with pliers/ molegrips with a dose of loctite on the threads to ensure it stays in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Don't forget that it should be adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Don't forget that it should be adjustable. Casper, Just checked the manual, it's not a pin, it's actually threaded with a lock nut, the manual even shows how to adjust. Easy fix then, just cut down a bolt of the right thread and add a lock nut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try using a modified bolt as suggested Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now