no reverse on auto box

[way2deep]

as stated my mate has just bought a 1989 v8 auto all works fine forwards but there's no reverse .........could it be adjustment somewhere or are they prone for something going wrong inside the box ...thanks ..robbie

[Range Rover Blues]

Yes the linkage is adjustable.  Not very common to lose reverse though if they bust :-k

Make sure it's topped up properly with good oil.

[way2deep]

thanks mate ,,,just out of interest before i look at it for him monday is the reverse on the same linkage as the forward gears or is the reverse on it's own connection .

[Range Rover Blues]

Assuming you have the 4 speed then the shifter pulls a cable inner through a sleeve.  This is then connected to the passenger's side of the 'box and in turn pulls a lever that is connected to the valve block inside the 'box.  I can't rtemeber which gear you put it into to do the adjustment though.

Basically if it's not somehting ont he cable/selector that's faulty then it's somehting inside the box which is not good news. I wouldn't want to mess around inside one.

[LiftedDisco]

I don't know if this will help, but here goes...

Fluid levels are vital in autoboxes - way back I had an old Rover P6 that stumbled up the road... attend to the levels and, hey presto, smooth as you like! :clap:

However, if it needs internal tinkering... try Loughran Bros of Towcester for advice (01327 359167)

I know that they have a 'tame' gearbox guru based at or near Silverstone - not (yet) had cause to use his service, but understand that he is a fine fettler...

Like I said, hope this helps


Rob

[way2deep]

if you need a gearbox i will be breaking one up soon so it could be up for sale

thanks mate but rangie did come with spare box , :)