Can't get into reverse gear BX 19 TXD

jhunt · Post by **jhunt** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:53 pm

The reverse gear grinds when I try to find it especially when hot but other gears OK. Not sure if need a new gear box. Any advice please? Also looking for an arial someone broke off.

Thanks

John

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:38 am

first thing to check is the gear link rods,

check length and for play/wear in the ball cups,

aerial whips used to be avalible from citroen for only a few quid,

were abouts are you located,

regards malcolm

Post by **Tim Leech** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:02 am

I would see if you can adjust the clutch via the cable, had the same problem on my 19TZD and was all set for a new clutch, a few turns of the adjuster and normal service was resumed. I could only get it in reverse with the engine off previously!.

Regarding the aerial, GSF if the best place for that, they keep them on the shelf or you could try the local peuegot dealer as its the same part.

www.gsfcarparts.com

Post by **Defender110** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:20 pm

One tip I read on here reference preventing the reverse gear crunch was to select the opposite forward gear (can't remember where reverse is as my daily hack is an auto) first before selecting reverse which apparently stops the crunch.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:32 pm

quite offten 1st is affected as well as reverse by an out of adjustment clutch,

regards malcolm

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:06 pm

Don't go replacing your gearbox! Reverse gear has no synchromesh so, as described above, you'll get a crunch if the clutch is out of adjustment and not disengaging fully. The forward gears have synchromesh, which helps stop this, though the change can get very notchy when the clutch is out of adjustment. Is the bite point right down on the floor?

If that's all ok, then yes, these gearboxes do tend to have a habit of crunching into reverse anyway. I pinched a tip from the TVR boys and always selected fifth before reverse (keep the clutch down while you do this). Became habit to slot fifth before reverse and I never got a crunch again.

jhunt · Post by **jhunt** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:20 pm

Really grateful for the advice. I am definitely going to get the clutch adjusted as it seems that is the likeliest cause.

John

Post by **Defender110** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:09 pm

It's a very easy job you can do yourself John, no need pay someone to ''get it adjusted''

jhunt · Post by **jhunt** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:18 pm

Thanks.

OK I will study my Haynes a bit more and see what I can do! It just looked a bit tricky but I guess once you get in there it is not so hard like most things.

John

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:09 pm

The only tricky bit is if you somehow release the metal pin that sits between the clutch mechanism and the operating lever. It can then fall out. This happened to me. Fortunately I found it pretty quickly! It shouldn't really be an issue, but I managed it...

It's even easier to just try the 'fifth-before-reverse' trick though. If that stops it, the clutch is probably ok. If it still crunches, it needs adjusting.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:25 pm

Dollywobbler wrote:The only tricky bit is if you somehow release the metal pin that sits between the clutch mechanism and the operating lever. It can then fall out. This happened to me. Fortunately I found it pretty quickly! It shouldn't really be an issue, but I managed it...

It's even easier to just try the 'fifth-before-reverse' trick though. If that stops it, the clutch is probably ok. If it still crunches, it needs adjusting.

So what you're saying is "don't park over a drain!

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