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stiff
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Unable to select reverse after clutch swap. Nov 19, 2017 13:23:23 GMT via mobile

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Post by stiff on Nov 19, 2017 13:23:23 GMT

Hi, I carried out a clutch swap (engine was swapped as well) last weekend and got the car running yesterday and now I can't select reverse. The clutch came off to do the rear main seal and then was out back.

Does anyone have any ideas? I can select every forward gear but reverse the stick hits a wall.

martiny
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Unable to select reverse after clutch swap. Nov 27, 2017 11:59:21 GMT

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Post by martiny on Nov 27, 2017 11:59:21 GMT

What year? 5-speed or 6-speed? I've heard of early gearboxes getting stuck in reverse but unable to select reverse is new to me. If it was a result of any of the work you've just done then I'd be inclined to blame air in the clutch line and re-bleeding might cure it.

Couple of suggestions here if it is a gearbox thing;

forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=552089
forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=561727

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2017 12:05:38 GMT by martiny

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