fast-ford

hi just bought a 93 xr2i 1.8 zetec.
i cant get reverse, wont go in at all its as if there isnt one. all forward gears are fine,
can anyone give me any ideas as to what could be wrong.
any help would be very much appreciated.

jayRS

have checked and adjusted the linkage yet?

Phil DJ

I had that problem once on mine. The linkage inside the box was fucked so i had to replace the whole thing as it was easier than stripping it down

fast-ford

i take it the linkage is inside the box then, will i get one from scrappies cheap enough

jayRS

no the linkage is the gear stick and that mate, the box does have a internal gate in it, well the later boxes did anyway.

if you have never stripped a gearbox before i wouldnt recommend you try really.

a new linkage can be got from scrapy cheap but be sure its that first other wise its a waste of money

gary04

I have just replaced my gearbox(a different problem). I got a used gearbox for Ł88 inc. vat. I also had a price to rebuild my other box and that was Ł295 + vat with me taking out and putting the box back in! Its obviously a risk getting a used one but a lot cheaper. You need all the right tools and preferably two people to do it.It also takes a fair bit of time. Hopefully you will not need to do any of this though!

Phil DJ

I replaced a gearbox by myself. Would've been easier with 2 people tho but it was a lot easier than stripping it down and not knowing how it went back together again

gary04

Yeah i opened my nackered one up and i doubt i could put it back together

jayRS

s/h boxes can be got for as low as Ł20 really mate.

if you dont know how to rebuild a box, dont, but 295 + vat is expensive, going rate prob but i would charge about Ł75 plus parts, tops be looking at Ł150

fast-ford

got a gearbox from scrappies from 1.6 16v escort.
had to change few bolts but went in easily enough.

only Ł40 so im rather chuffed

jayRS

Phil DJ

Glad u got it sorted

gary04

well done mate