5-Speed Disco sticking in reverse

[SilverJ]

Uh-oh

'96, 126K and fluids are all ok.

I was backing into parking spot and I couldn't get it out of reverse for a bit. I literally could not move the stick back in to 1st gear or any gear for that matter. This happened to me one other time about 3 weeks ago. I backed up a little bit more and then I was able to get it out of reverse.

Time for a new clutch, and the rally is only 2 weeks away. I'm dropping it off tomorrow at JC's Rover, but I wanted to see if there was any other culprit to this? The timing couldn't be worse!

Thanks,

Jacquelyne

 

[robertf]

master or slave cylinder.

Mine was doing the same, I replaced both but I think just the slave cylinder would have done it. I think being 1" away from the catalytic convertor when set up for left hand drive doesn't help these things last very long.

 

[SilverJ]

I guess an R380 rebuild is what the cards have in store for me.

It really felt like the clutch, but as it turns out my transmission was on it's last leg. Better to happen now I guess rather than DURING the rally. This just sucks...

I'm getting the clutch kit anyway...when in Rome, right? Also, new motor mounts, rear main seal.

I guess the only thing next is rear ARB! (I'm trying to look on the bright side).