TURBO BOI

when selecting reverse the gearbox crunches, anything i can do? think its worse when hot

proper anoying

zippyobrien

iTrader: (2)

rebuild, or try adjusting the linkaga, mine poped out of reverse today when reversing up the drive (very steep, and first time its ben drove for 2 months tho)

JimmyBoy

iTrader: (1)

I think all ERST's have a slight crunch going into reverse as there is no synchro ?, people suggest popping it into 2nd before going for reverse I think.

SafeChav

The problem with crucnhy reverses is common to most cars. They crunch because unlike the forward gears, there is no synchro-mesh, its a straight gear on gear mesh.

TRY: pushing the clutch in and waiting for 2-3 seconds then selecting reverse, i bet you theres no crunch (the theory behind it being it gives the gears time to stop spinning)

AND IF IT does: you are either a lazy muppet and are not pushing the clutch in properly , or the clutch isn't disengaging properly (could be a few reasons why)

SafeChav

This is another way of stalling the gears before selecting reverse

TURBO BOI

the clutch cable adjustable? on s2?

EssexMikeSi

iTrader: (3)

my s2 used to do it b4 i took it off the road whether u selected reverse or quickly. my old xr2i also used to do it. i found puttin the car into first then goin into reverse stopped it from crunching

SafeChav

No, they have auto adjusters on the pedal. They are common to break down, and its also common for the springs to start snapping on the pressure plate, meaning the clutch doesnt disengage properly.

Try what i suggested further up first, you would be surprised......

thelynx

To stop it crunching select 2nd before you put it in to reverse it works everytime and never makes a noise

DanRSturbo

Just got 2nd, then 4th, then reverse, 9 times out of 10 it'll go straight in

TURBO BOI

really wierd, 2day only selected reverse twice n it went in fine everytime

SafeChav

As i said its to do with the gears in the box spinning, you will find when the engine is cold it does it less, because the gearbox oil is still thick and cold.

Trust me, hold the clutch in for 2-3 seconds everytime before selecting reverse and you should never hear a crunch again