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: Rover gearstick

jcn27
08-01-2002, 21:19
Why does the gearstick in the small K series transmission ( ie 25/45)always shake as you driver along. This never happened in the 600 which had a different box.
Dr Dave
09-01-2002, 08:46
Jcn27 - welcome to the forums!

The gearstick wobble you are experiencing seems to be a characteristic of the R65 gearbox fitted to the 200 & 25. It does not affect the MGF as it has a cable operated change.

I'm not aware of a fix or indeed the problem area - to effect a cure would probably require a complete re-jig of the remote gear selector mechanism.
Steve Taylor
30-07-2002, 19:13
That's interesting as my mk3 has the R65 box and I can't recall the gearstick ever wobbling!
kris southstand
30-07-2002, 19:27
Mine does it all the time, although it does improve after a good service:D
Steve Taylor
30-07-2002, 20:12
Could you describe the nature of the wobble?

Is it an excessive side to side motion...

I will check more carefully on mine when I drive it 2moro but I am prety sure I haven't noticed it wobble b4 :eyes
Dr Dave
31-07-2002, 07:02
IIRC, its just a general wobble
Dave turbo
31-07-2002, 15:04
Is it not a Peugeot box? which are know to wobble especially in first when accelerating.

Can be cured with new gearbox/engine mounts.
Ed_harasym
31-07-2002, 15:07
Yep my mk3 has the wobble too, common through the range.
Steve Taylor
31-07-2002, 15:14
dave turbo wrote:
Is it not a Peugeot box? which are know to wobble especially in first when accelerating.

Can be cured with new gearbox/engine mounts.

Please don't tell me it's French ****! >=(
Dr Dave
31-07-2002, 22:44
Yes, it is a Peugeot/Citroen box.

It's generally a good gearbox and is fairly simple to work on and repair:)