jaguar etype 4.2 gearbox issue

[jeffbezz]

hello
please help, after driving for around max 7 miles 1st / 2nd gears hard to put in, the reverse dont go in , I have to stop engine put in reverse and start engine . any ideas please.

[mgcjag]

Hi...probably clutch adjustment....refer to the service manual and adjust the clutch slave cylinder pushrod...Steve

[nefematic]

Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum!

Tell us more about your car, is this a new problem whilst driving regularly, or after having work done on the car? I second Steve‘s assessment and would first check clutch hydraulics and setting of the slave cylinder.

Martin

[chrisfell]

Many reasons, worn out release bearing is one of them.

[jeffbezz]

Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum!

Tell us more about your car, is this a new problem whilst driving regularly, or after having work done on the car? I second Steve‘s assessment and would first check clutch hydraulics and setting of the slave cylinder.

Martin

so l have been told it's a gearbox issue, does this mean I will also have to take out the engine?

[mgcjag]

Hi ..I see you have another post on the clutch pedal issue....first thing to do is inspect inside the bellhousing...use a boroscope..small camera to look inside to check whats happening with the clutch....Engine will need to be removed to replace clutch or remove tbe gearbox...Steve