Need a gearbox for a GR.

[The Flea]

Gents

I am in need of some assistance, three weeks ago 5th and reverse gear went on me. I have had two garages look at it and niether can give me an answer to what is wrong and how to fix it
Now three weeks on i am starting to miss my car and want it on the road again.
If any one knows how or where i can get a replacement gear box from please let me know.

Many Thanks

Flea.

[CJ]

I am in need of some assistance, three weeks ago 5th and reverse gear went on me. I have had two garages look at it and niether can give me an answer to what is wrong and how to fix it

Flea, sounds like you've been messed about, I think you should go and see a g-box specialist. Where are you based by the way?

CJ

[Mustang]

Flea,
When you say 'went' could you be more specific? You sure its not the linkage? Would seem like a plausable answer. With the gear lever tilted over to the right (forward for 5th gear, back for reverse gear) the selection of these two gears is likely to be actuated by the same linkage....
What happens when you try to selcet these gears? Does it grind or does it feel as if there is nothing there?
If it feels as if there nothing connected, then most likely the linkage. On the simplest level open the bonnet and get someone to try selecting these gears (you may need to remove the battery & tray to see) you should be able to see (and hear) the linkage moving as it enters the gear box. The other end of the linkage can be seen by simply removing the stereo and surround, when you shift the gears should see the linkage moving. Loose connection could be at gear box or gear lever end. If gear lever you'll need to remove the plastic centre console around gear lever -not that difficult.

Mustang

[The Flea]

Mustang

We checked the lickages like you said but found nothing, the gear box is currently out and being looked at.
There is no grinding, it is as if there is nothing there at all. There was the sugestion that perhaps it is the selecter that is damaged?
Don't know if this helps?

Flea

[The Flea]

CJ

I think you are right on that one, i am in Carrick on Shannon in Co Leitrim and Co Sligo.
Do not know of any specialists up here.