Getting into reverse problem - Again!

[cullen5998]

Hi all, im still having problems getting into reverse in my GPX manual

I've used the search function and read the other posts about it but im still no clearer.

I know theres a few others that have the same problem but prob not as bad as mine. Did anyone ever get it checked out? I have been to a mechanic and he said it may be a gear sync problem and not the gearbox cabling bracket or the selector problems which i think is the problem.

Im getting frustrated by it and just want it fixed really, as other than that the car is driving well.

Im in Limerick, anyone know of a decent garage where i could get a second opinion as my usual mechanic is in Kilkenny but due to working weekends and college during the week dont seem to get the chance to leave it in.

[gt94]

Had this problem in my gpx,it turned out to be a broken selector rod hope its not to bad.

[cullen5998]

How did you get that fixed? What did you need and how much?

[gt94]

went to a gearbox repair guy in dublin,got the rod and a new clutch and bearings in the box for 1300 including labour,dont know how much for them on there own,search my posts,or some threads you might find it.

[cullen5998]

Thats a lot of euros! Be cheaper get the box replaced? I was quoted 200 to change it. Clutch is perfect so no need for that.

[RichardB]

normally its cheaper to swap the box out for a 2nd hand unit than recondition one. Either way you have to remove it and replace it, but if you are rebuilding one It will take 2-3 hrs to strip and rebuild +parts you have to balance that up against the cost of a 2nd hand box.