Tony S Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have been having problems with my gearbox over the summer with it jumping out of 3rd gear. It is usually, but not exclusively when I accelerate. I have also had the odd problem with it changing down to 2nd. (stiff /reluctant to go in) Can anyone advise what the likely cause is? (This is a CR series car, with a overdrive box) I am planning on taking the box out over the winter to investigate. Is it best to lift the box out from inside the car, or drop it out of the bottom. Both seem to be feasible? Thanks Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) I have been having problems with my gearbox over the summer with it jumping out of 3rd gear. It is usually, but not exclusively when I accelerate. I have also had the odd problem with it changing down to 2nd. (stiff /reluctant to go in) Can anyone advise what the likely cause is? (This is a CR series car, with a overdrive box) I am planning on taking the box out over the winter to investigate. Is it best to lift the box out from inside the car, or drop it out of the bottom. Both seem to be feasible? Thanks Tony Hi Tony And Welcome to the Forum. Am no expert on the guts of a gearbox. However i have removed and replaced two Tr6 gearboxs and one Tr4. You are best removing the seats and taking out from the inside.Not too bad a job, one of my first jobs on my motor. Dont think its possible to drop it out from underneath Cheers Guy Edited November 30, 2009 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Guy is right about taking it out from inside, and also about removal being an easy job. I've done this several times with the earlier TRs and it's a one-man job removing, but well worth having a second pair of hands to replace and re-align correctly. There are lots of posts on here about re-aligning and the problems resulting from getting it wrong! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hi Tony, re - popping out of 3rd - have you changed the rubber gear stick boot recently. The last two that I have had (in the last 18months) were very stiff rubber. When 3rd is selected the rubber boot is trying to disengage the gear. Eventually the boot splits in two and solves the problem. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smizgals Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have been having problems with my gearbox over the summer with it jumping out of 3rd gear. It is usually, but not exclusively when I accelerate. I have also had the odd problem with it changing down to 2nd. (stiff /reluctant to go in) Can anyone advise what the likely cause is? (This is a CR series car, with a overdrive box) I am planning on taking the box out over the winter to investigate. Is it best to lift the box out from inside the car, or drop it out of the bottom. Both seem to be feasible? Thanks Tony Tony, Could be the selector(s) which requires only the gearbox cover to come off. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) Hi Tony, re - popping out of 3rd - have you changed the rubber gear stick boot recently. The last two that I have had (in the last 18months) were very stiff rubber. When 3rd is selected the rubber boot is trying to disengage the gear. Eventually the boot splits in two and solves the problem. Roger Makes me feel better about not replacing my manky, perished and split original (or ancient) boot. At least it allows a little extra heat into the car from the exhaust and gearbox in these inclement times (and the car stays in gear ). [Repro Rubber = Rubbish ] Edited December 1, 2009 by BrianC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony S Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for all of your replies. It sounds like “out the top” is the way forward. I have the seats and the tunnel out now and can see there is plenty of room to work. I am interested in any more comments about the possible cause of the problem. I have been reading up about the ball detents as a possible cause. Has anyone else come across this one? Thanks for the tip about the new boot, However I am still attached to my old boot..... Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Tony, Long shot, i had a problem once had problems getting into third, it ended up just be the selector. But all i needed to do was adjust the two screws in the dome at base of gearstick. Have a look see Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I have been having problems with my gearbox over the summer with it jumping out of 3rd gear. It is usually, but not exclusively when I accelerate. I have also had the odd problem with it changing down to 2nd. (stiff /reluctant to go in) I am planning on taking the box out over the winter to investigate. Is it best to lift the box out from inside the car, or drop it out of the bottom. Both seem to be feasible? Less usual to be jumping out under power, generally on the overrun. You may have found this thread already? If not, possibly helpful, also the links in the posts of 11 & 15 June. http://www.tr-regist...1&view=&hl=gear +jump*&fromsearch=1 Be worth exhausting the possibilities of rectifying the selectors before you take the gearbox out of the car. Especially as taking it out may lead to ponderings about the clutch, another worm can.... Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 The gearbox has to go out though the car - the chassis rails are too close to allow the gearbox to go down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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