5 replies to this topic

[matttheodore]

I have a 1098 engine circa 1979 which is sticking in reveres intermittently. I have to wrestle the stick around and after a minute or so it just returns to normal. The box works perfectly otherwise. There is also loud 'bang' on occasion which kicks in a few seconds after driving off in gear a bit like you dropped the clutch too hard. Any thoughts people?

Matt

 

 

[spiguy]

First thoughts would be engine mounts / steadies - maybe one is broken allowing engine and gearbox movement?

[mini danny]

I would check all engine mounts along with the gear selector "cotton reel" bushes that hold the selector to the tunnel.

Mine done this around 3 years ago the diff shortly after exploded. Could be something nice and simple but could also be very bad. Check all the basics first like above.

Dan

[KernowCooper]

Don't like the sound of the bang after you drive off, can you jack it up and spin the wheels and feel for any rough spots in the box/diff

[matttheodore]

Thanks for the advice, good thought on the mounts, Ill take a look. Hoping its not too bad because it drives really nicely. Any thoughts as to cost on doing a ful engine and box rebuild on a std 1098?

I just want to drop it off and pick it up ver the winter if so.

Matt

[matttheodore]

Well done 'spiguy'. Engine mount on O/S fully detached and causing gear selection problem due to excessive movement.

Edited by matttheodore, 11 September 2015 - 08:28 PM.