Gear problems

[starbuck]

Hi, Was wondering if anyone could tell me what is likely to be the problem on my 2.2 turbo se. I know that they have a pretty naff gearbox at the best of times, but now i'am no unable to get into reverse gear at all!

Have been told it could very well be a gear selector problem!

But it would be nice to now if anyone has had the same problems.

STARBUCK

[Paul C]

Read these to save time,the subject has been covered

to death! Red hose will be mooted as the most probable

solution, but read the following threads that also go into

depth on other causes.

http://www.lotusespritworld.co.uk/EModific...clutchhose.html

And

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.a...ed+hose+reverse

And

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.a...ed+hose+reverse

And

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.a...ed+hose+reverse

And someone else had the same question two years ago!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.a...h=13&hw=reverse

Hope that helps some?

[Jonathan]

Multiutude of things really:

First if you can select all gears apart from reverse then the clutch sound be fine....to be fair you can select gears without the clutch when the car is stopped anyways most of the time.

If that done work take the gaiter off and make sure the lifter mechanism for reverse is working - its a very basic arangement, the gear lever wont go into reverse without the collar being clear of the gate.

Finally there is a switch in the gearbox to enable the reversing light, friend of mine had a problem recently where the car was stuck in reverse, the switch was faulty and jammed the pull levers inside the gearbox itself....try taking the switch off slightly and see if that solves the problem.

The switch is a 22mm nut that goes on the drivers side of the gearbox and it is directly behind the gaitors where the gear change cables are, has 2 wires running from it so you should be able to see it propperly.

Hope that helps !

[EspritMiltonKeynes]

I had exactly the same problems as you one day back in July, even had people pushing me to back out of a car parking space. Then all of a sudden it started work again... bizzarre

[starbuck]

Hi paul, sorry for the delay in replying to you, just back off holidays.

Sorry if i'am asking an old question, guess i should check the site more. but thank you for your advice, i'am sure it will help.

starbuck

[starbuck]

Thanks also to, James & Johnathan for your replies.

Will take your advice on board. Don't you just love this car!

starbuck

[DAVES_GT3]

Hi, Was wondering if anyone could tell me what is likely to be the problem on my 2.2 turbo se. I know that they have a pretty naff gearbox at the best of times, but now i'am no unable to get into reverse gear at all!

Have been told it could very well be a gear selector problem!

But it would be nice to now if anyone has had the same problems.

STARBUCK

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

is it crunching or just nothing there at all?

if it as if the clutch isnt disengaging see this link. seems more like a clutch slave cylinder problem to me unless i read the link wrong

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.a...205387&f=17&h=0

dave

[Jonathan]

Don't you just love this car!

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Thats part of the problem !

[Paul C]

Sorry if i'am asking an old question...

Hey!

The Esprit is over 25yrs old. nearly all questions are old by now,

Trick is, finding someone who remembers the answer!

[s4simon]

Mmm - Yoda

You seek Yoda

[Paul C]

Mmm - Yoda

You seek Yoda

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

"Always help them i must yes.

when chargecooler and ECU

have you, be slow you will not."

[x6gas]

That really did make me laugh guys...

Cheered me up considering the Cricket ain't looking so good and I currently have two Esprits out of commission on the drive!

[EspritMiltonKeynes]

LOL!

[Guest S4 Ed]

so whats the short answer to a crunching reverse gear only?

yes i have changed the clutch cable for the stainless one (not good quality from SJ Sportscars I must add) and no change

Ed

[Paul C]

so whats the short answer to a crunching reverse gear only?

yes i have changed the clutch cable for the stainless one (not good quality from SJ Sportscars I must add) and no change

Ed

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Tried putting it in first, first?

Limits it happening a lot, i'm not tech

enough to know why, but it does help.

Mine crunches too though sometimes.

Get to a meet early and listen to people

arrive: Crunch, Crunch, Crunch...

Who's walking on the crisps then???

[Guest S4 Ed]

i'm more worried about damage, plus highly embarrasing in car parks and car shows getting into a space crunch crunch........

seems to happen once engine warm, ie not when cold and reversing out of drive ever

[Callaway]

i'm more worried about damage, plus highly embarrasing in car parks and car shows getting into a space crunch crunch........

seems to happen once engine warm, ie not when cold and reversing out of drive ever

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have this exact same problem on my 1994 S4. When the engine is cold I never have a problem getting into reverse, however, once the engine is hot and I have driven around for awhile, 90% of the time it will usually grind shifting into reverse. I also have the stainless clutch hose upgrade.

-Erik E.

1994 Esprit S4

[DanR]

Bleeding issues? I re-bled mine with the car's nose higher than the rear. Puts the slave on a slight tilt so the bleed nipple is higher. Hardly any bubbles came out the second time but enough to make the difference.

[starbuck]

Hi Ed,

Having had the same kind of problems with gears as you.

I took action on advice that was given to me by the kind folk that use this site.

It turned out to be leaking on the slave clyinder. The gearbox end.

Problem sorted, Now just waiting for the next one!

Many thanks to those that offered advice

Happy Motoring

Starbuck

[Guest S4 Ed]

cheers - i'll check out the slave cylinder- shame i just missed getting this checked at the annual service