Hi,
My 1987 fiat ducato van has stuck in reverse gear.
I jack up the wheels to release the gearbox. Checked the clutch cable but no luck.
The vehicle works ok in reverse. The clutch holds o.k but I cannot move the gearstick to neutral or forward gears. I am thinking the gearbox has seized but not sure why.
Any suggestions please.
Mike.
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To check whether it is the gearbox or linkage at fault, disconnect linkage at gearbox end by removing the ONE bolt (13mm IMRC) connecting linkage to gearbox operating rod.
Doing this will not upset linkage adjustment and you will be able to check gearbox by wriggling rod around to see if you can select another gear or neutral.
If you find that the problem is that the linkage is worn/out of adjustment (a common problem) then heaven help you, :( , this is a job for an expert or the very patient. However reconditioned linkages are available from Delfin Designs.
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Thanks Steptoe.
We have had time to remove the linkage and it does seem the gearbox is at fault. I
I don't understand how this happened. The RAC said they believe this type of gearbox has
a selector for all the gears inc. reverse.
Is this the case?
Is there anything I should check to confirm it is the selector?
Do you know where I could get a good gearbox?
Mike.
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Mike, sorry but my first hand knowledge only stretches to linkage replacement!
As you probably know this linkage can be a real pain, I hoped you might find that you could easily come out of reverse gear by manipulating the gearbox rod with linkage removed, thus proving the fault. (I once got stuck in fourth gear on a slope but that's another story)
It is unusual to experience actual gearbox problems, apart from the 1995 to 2002 models which are prone to fifth gear failures, I suppose that this means that, if you are convinced your 'box is at fault, any s/h one that you source is likely to be OK.
In your positon, I would make doubly & trebly sure that the box was at fault by putting in reverse, removing linkage, & trying to get back in to neutral, then I'd try to get a s/h box from Derek at Delfin Designs, failing that I would try an online breakers
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