Difficulty selecting reverse on Manual

[Kace]

Over the past months I have sometimes had difficulty in selecting reverse on my manual GPX. Normally what I need to do to get it in there is either re-press the clutch or if that fails. move the car a few mm forward then try again.

It's not a major problem but just wondering could it be a gearbox oil change or something like that to fix ?

Anyone ?

[Wildhound]

The exact same thing was happening to me not long after I got the car.
I've since changed the gearbox oil (though not for that reason) and I haven't noticed it recently. But I can't say it's because of the oil change.

[sinlessgunner]

I have the very same problem.......Linkage problem perhaps? Maybe it's a common trait with GPX's?

[gt94]

I have this problem also,awhile back got my gearbox removed and new clutch fitted,new selector rods and bearings and new gearbox oil.It still happens only in the cold weather.

[CJ]

Kace, get the 'box oil changed for a start, its not a big job. Its likely to be a selector problem, if other gears (i.e. 5th) exhibit similar problems then the synchromesh could be the culprit. Paul N is your man.

CJ

[Kace]

Yeah will get Paul to do that as it has never been changed. Problem is only with Reverse.

[cullen5998]

Old post i know, i have the same problem with reverse.Happens often. Will the change of gearbox oil work so?

[Myfeckin FTO]

Old post i know, i have the same problem with reverse.Happens often. Will the change of gearbox oil work so?

When was the last time you changed gearbox oil?
I changed it twice when I had this FTO and never had an issue with gears - suspect it hasn' t been changed since.

[cullen5998]

I didnt change it since i got the car. I must change it so. How often should it be done? What type of oil you recommend?

[steelroe]

After you change the oil, i there is no improvement I would suggest you check the gear cable mounting bracket on top o the box. It is common for these to need replacing. If you do need to replace it make sure you replace the rubber/plastic washers also

[optical illusion]

I've always had this problem, have had my oil changed though. No improvement in that regard, just slightly smoother changes in forward gears. It's just something I live with, clutch in, clutch out!

[cullen5998]

I'll get a friend to check that cable mounting bracket i reckon thats what it could be. I'm going to get the oil changed now anyway.

Most of the time i can get it into reverse fairly quickly but got stuck in a multi-storey car park a few weeks ago for about 10 minutes. It was embarassing and annoying as it was in front of the car valet guys. They eventually asked if i needed a push

[Aido C]

There's no synchromesh on 1st and reverse gear so it's not that. Is it hard to get into 5th gear or any other gear?

[Kace]

This doesn't happen in any other gear and all others work fine all the time. Only happens for me rarely and generally in winter or cold weather. The easy solution for me is to move the car slightly forward an inch or two unti reverse can be selected.

[cullen5998]

I do the same Kace but it doesnt always work 1st time. Did you try changing the bracket?

[Dilogoat86]

I usually have to double clutch to get reverse. I think the box could do with an oil change and perhaps that linkage bracket too.

[Kace]

I do the same Kace but it doesnt always work 1st time. Did you try changing the bracket?

Nah - it's a very minor annoyance in winter at the most. Double clutch also helps.