Rover 75 T Gearbox trouble

bilsan330 · 2nd December 2020, 12:27

Hi guys just some advise please all of a sudden I can not select 1st 2 nd or reverse gear...The gear stick seems to be loose.when out of gear...

Is this a major problem ???

Recently had a new clutch but it engages 3 and 4 th ok and drives prefect.

Whats can your advise

Thanks.

roverbarmy · 2nd December 2020, 12:44

Check that the cables haven't become displaced.

bilsan330 · 2nd December 2020, 13:40

How do I check if the cables how been displaced ???

Is this an easy job ??

Thanks

Bill

planenut · 2nd December 2020, 15:14

As suggest by roverbarmy, you are looking at their connections behind the gear box and where they go under the bulkhead. There are two and they have been known to degrade or disconnect there, and you will see the join. Sometimes it really is a case of reconnectng and ensuring their clips are intact. Having said that, they can be awkward to force the ball joint back i . It has been discussed recently on this forum.
Good luck.

COLVERT · 3rd December 2020, 19:42

The cables not fitted securely after your new clutch. More likely than wear.

If it was the mechanic, the garage should fix the problem for you.

Avulon · 4th December 2020, 09:17

Rather than wear it's more likely that the cables were not re-fitted securely after your new clutch.

The garage should fix the problem for you.

COLVERT · 4th December 2020, 14:29

Has anybody noticed there's an ECHO in the forum.--

I shouldn't complain really.---Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

2nd December 2020, 12:27	#1
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Rover 75 T Gearbox trouble Hi guys just some advise please all of a sudden I can not select 1st 2 nd or reverse gear...The gear stick seems to be loose.when out of gear... Is this a major problem ??? Recently had a new clutch but it engages 3 and 4 th ok and drives prefect. Whats can your advise Thanks.

2nd December 2020, 12:44	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Check that the cables haven't become displaced. __________________ Oil in my veins!

2nd December 2020, 13:40	#3
bilsan330 Avid contributor Rover 75 Estate Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ickenham Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Gear box trouble How do I check if the cables how been displaced ??? Is this an easy job ?? Thanks Bill

4th December 2020, 09:17	#6
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Rather than wear it's more likely that the cables were not re-fitted securely after your new clutch. The garage should fix the problem for you. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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2nd December 2020, 15:14	#4
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,944 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	As suggest by roverbarmy, you are looking at their connections behind the gear box and where they go under the bulkhead. There are two and they have been known to degrade or disconnect there, and you will see the join. Sometimes it really is a case of reconnectng and ensuring their clips are intact. Having said that, they can be awkward to force the ball joint back i . It has been discussed recently on this forum. Good luck.

3rd December 2020, 19:42	#5
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The cables not fitted securely after your new clutch. More likely than wear. If it was the mechanic, the garage should fix the problem for you.

4th December 2020, 14:29	#7
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Has anybody noticed there's an ECHO in the forum.-- I shouldn't complain really.---Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.