In summary, the car goes into gear with the engine off, but not when it is running. Neither the clutch pedal or gear stick feel strange, but gears (or reverse) can't be engaged whilst driving. Does anyone know what this might be and the best way to resolve the problem. Thank you very much. I did post this thread earlier but can't find it again to check for replies, apologies for any duplication!
2007-01-29 01:00:50 · 10 answers · asked by lupilandkingsland 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm sure it's low on transmission gear oil. If the clutch was pooched, you would not move at all. Because you can shift when not running, it's not the linkage, just dry syncromeches (sorry, don't know how to spell it)
2007-01-29 01:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put the car it gear before starting the engine then start engine (with foot on the clutch and applying the foot brake)if then you can move off normally and us the gears as normal on the move it would be an indication that the clutch plate is dragging, if the car tries to move forward as you start it this indicates the clutch is not working properly a linkage or hydraulic problem possibly.
2007-01-29 07:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Paul H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're lucky, at least the engine runs. Seriously you can try engaging a gear and depressing the clutch before starting the engine (be CAREFUL the car doesn't move unexpectedly) If you can do this and then drive more or less normally then the clutch is not freeing properly. May be the mechanism, warped clutch plate, or possibly smothered in oil leak.
2007-01-29 05:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extra hardship-loose than maximum persons think of. I had the comparable concern on an Austin Montego and Rover 820, - the two usually serviced. I had a observe with a Rover expert in Coventry & he reckoned it replaced right into a worn Synchromesh ring on 1st kit & no longer rather well worth the hardship of dismantling & changing. I have been given over the priority by potential of 'double de-clutching' whilst changing down. And from standstill - identifying on 2d, then first!
2016-12-16 16:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by kemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cant be the clutch as the gears would grind when attempting to drive, must be linkage as stated above
2007-01-29 01:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry mate it's your clutch! There's not enough clearance so the clutch is not 'stopping' when you try to select a gear. It works ok when switched off 'cause nothing is turning!
New clutch required!
2007-01-29 01:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by hamster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to my friend, a common problem. the gear linkage gets caught on something when running (because it is too loose) , i would just get under the car and it can be fixed with a spanner
2007-01-29 01:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by ordgstrn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a shift linkage problem exacerbated by motor and/or transmission mount wear.
2007-01-29 01:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sam E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like cluch to me . could be your master cylinder or lower slave cylinder
2007-01-29 01:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by A_GUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol...... you've got a rover....that was the biggest mistake ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
2007-01-29 01:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by dave 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋