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by dollar mighty
Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Gearbox screach in reverse gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1177

Re: Gearbox screach in reverse gear

Tony, yes I must admit, the initial gear selection when the car is completely cold is always reverse and never a forward gear. Next time I shall reverse onto my drive and see what happens when I select first gear. However, the release bearing is otherwise inaudible and so I'm slightly skeptical, but ...
by dollar mighty
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Gearbox screach in reverse gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1177

Gearbox screach in reverse gear

My Dolomite Sprint (manual with overdrive) has had an intermittent problem for some time now. When I release the clutch in reverse gear there is an almighty screaching noise from the transmission. It only happens when the car is first driven from cold and only on about 50% of occasions. Then, when I ...
by dollar mighty
Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Car Treasure Hunt - Coventry Area TDC
Replies: 16
Views: 3034

Re: Car Treasure Hunt - Coventry Area TDC

Mike, Thanks for organising this. Count me in together with my wife and possibly my daughter if she's around that weekend.
Peter Morris