[DeTomaso] 1972 Gumball Pantera reverse issues
MikeLDrew at aol.com
MikeLDrew at aol.com
Thu Dec 9 23:40:39 EST 2010
In a message dated 12/9/10 12 13 31, LEVITT1946 at aol.com writes:
>
> CAR GRINDS WHEN TRYING TO GO INTO REVERSE.
> WHEN CAR IS COLD I CAN SHIFT INTO REVERSE AT MOST TIMES.
> WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED UP.....NO REVERSE
> I SLOWLY TRY TO GO INTO REVERSE AND FEEL SOMETHING TURNING AND SHE
> GRINDS,
> I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART WITH THE CAR ALREADY IN REVERSE.
>
> I am open for any and all help. Does this sound like something is broken
> inside of the ZF?
>
Not at all. You are simply experiencing insufficient clutch
disengagement. This could be caused by two things--misadjustment, or air in the system.
Simply bleed the system, and adjust it per the manual and you should be
fine.
FWIW some say it's a good idea to shift into a forward gear (I was taught
to use 2nd gear), prior to shifting into reverse. Whether it's superstition
or not I can't tell you.
Mike
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