Wee crunch going into reverse?

[DIB350]

Just noticed a wee crunch going into reverse that wasn't there on Sunday when I put the car away? Would this be the spring adjuster thingie on the top of the gearbox (LT77)?

[Yatesy350i]

Mine dose that. Someone on here's told me to always put it in 5th before selecting reverse. Works fine for me?

[K4TRV]

..............or on the LT 77, go into first or second, before reverse??

T

[DIB350]

Thanks guys, that's put my mind at rest. I was just a bit worried as it doesn't usually do it.

[Number 7]

Common. Select 5th first

[adam quantrill]

Since changing to the Mobil oil (see other threads and the FAQ) mine does this less often. It didn't do it last night.

[jon haines]

I have had 3 different rover v8 manuals and they all do that and I always put it into 1st first then its fine so no worries.

[maston]

Yep, mine does that too

Although if I try really really really slowly it is slightly better

[DIB350]

Interesting that the Mobil oil helps this. On an other can of worms, I have carried out an oil change with 10w 40 semi synthetic oil but still have around 30 psi of pressure when warm at around 2000rpm. I think switching to 20w 50 would make a big difference to this. I used that in my last wedge.

[ElvisWedgely]

DIB350 said:

Interesting that the Mobil oil helps this. On an other can of worms, I have carried out an oil change with 10w 40 semi synthetic oil but still have around 30 psi of pressure when warm at around 2000rpm. I think switching to 20w 50 would make a big difference to this. I used that in my last wedge.

Using adequate amounts of oil treatment such as STP or Molyslip should push the oil pressure up and protect the engine. I never do an oil change without it. Just follow the instructions on the tin. In my opinion it is the ultimate engine protection.

Tony. TCB.