David Hopkins Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 I have a 6spd box in my car and have difficulty getting back to neutral from reverse . Box has been like this since new and after 1500 miles is no different . Not a big deal for me if you are prepared to fiddle with the stick a bit , but when my drives it could cause problems if shes on her own . Any ideas, are there any easy adjustments that can be made , car is still under warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Do you find the box "graunchy" sometimes? especially on down changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 David, You may have a short shifter in the box which has been set up in the very stiff position, or the plastic bush onto which the lever meshes may be damaged/stiff/worn. Phil Stewart at Road Race Transmissions 01959 5251125 should be able to help you. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I second Arnies advice! What Phil doesn't know about six speed 'boxes is not worth knowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 You could try simply changing the oil to Shell spirax - may help . dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 is the box under warranty? I would take it back. The other adjustment you could make is to only drive it yourself! :-)) Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 It is quite likely to be a problem with the shift linkage rather than the gearbox in its entirety. The standard lever is bolted to the top of the box with three bolts that go through quite large holes in the lever flange. The lever can be twisted with respect to the box. If you loosen the bolts you might be able to remove the twist and find a sweet spot where it doesn't do this. To loosen the bolts you need to get underneath the tunnel cover by unscrewing the gearlever and removing the handbrake lever handle. While it is apart, check for burrs on the lumpy fork on the end of the gearlever. If it only does this on reverse it really isn't likely to be anything more sinister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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