vauxhall astra 1990 1-4

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Tue 14 Mar 2006 09:37
vauxhall astra 1990 1-4 - dave.w
When the engine is running I am unable to engage reverse gear without crashing the gears.The clutch is OK.
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Tue 14 Mar 2006 10:10
vauxhall astra 1990 1-4 - pug3
The clutch may not be disengaging the drive from the engine.
Older cars do not have syncromesh on reverse gear and the gears crunch if the clutch drags.
Check that the clutch cable is correctly adjusted and the clutch pedal is at the correct height.
If the noise persists, select a forward gear with the clutch pedal depressed, keep it in gear for a few seconds, so the gearbox shafts slow down, then move the gear lever straight into reverse.
If the above does not work I would think there is a problem with the gearbox.
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Tue 14 Mar 2006 10:22
vauxhall astra 1990 1-4 - Dynamic Dave
See replies to your previous post on the same question.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=39722

This thread locked to avoid repetition of answers.

If anyone can add anything NOT already suggested, then reply in the other thread please.

DD.
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