Gearbox problems

Gearbox problems was created by awindham

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192655
I have just lost 5th and reverse gears on my MGTF. All other gears appear to be OK, and I have been able to drive home without any problems. It appears that the gear lever does not want to go into fifth or reverse. Has anyone suffered a similar problem or have any ideas what the problem could be. Any suggestions appreciated.
Alan
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192657
Sounds like a gear cable issue.


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Replied by awindham on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192658
Thanks for your reply. Hope that's what the problem is.
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Replied by BruceTF135 on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192659
TC knows more than I do, for sure but, from some minor experience with awkward gear changes, I would start with the gear cables too. Probably best to investigate with two people - one in the car operating the stick and one underneath watching the linkage action. I'm pretty sure there is some adjustment available.

I hope you haven't broken a cable. If one has popped off the linkage, I believe a cable tie can be a very effective temporary fix.
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192660
I would start with

https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/54-how-tos/24204-curing-a-sloppy-gear-change--shorty-gear-lever


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Replied by awindham on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192663
It appears that it is cable problems. Garage identified some other issues as well. Anybody recommend an MG mobile mechanic. I would prefer someone who is familiar with MG problems.
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Replied by sworkscooper on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192664
John & Claire Norris of Rough luck Racing travel all over the country and are very well respected.
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Replied by awindham on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192665
Thanks for the recommendation. I will contact Rough Luck.
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192666

awindham wrote: ............….Anybody recommend an MG mobile mechanic. I would prefer someone who is familiar with MG problems.


Where are you?


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Replied by awindham on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192667
Based in cramlington (Ne23), about 10 miles north of Newcastle.
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Replied by BruceTF135 on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192668

awindham wrote: Based in cramlington (Ne23), about 10 miles north of Newcastle.


Then Rough Luck Racing in North Yorkshire is probably your best bet in terms of distance. MG Rover Mobile Mechanics in Derby are regularly highly recommended too. There are others around.

I haven't used either of these companies but their names are often cited as excellent, as are others.
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Replied by awindham on topic Gearbox problems

Posted 4 years 8 months ago #192669
Thanks. I have been in touch with Roughluck.
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