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MG MGF Technical - Gear lever self centre?

Hi,
My MGF, P-reg has just had it gear cable snap. (136, 000 miles)
Had it replaced. (£240 bill)

Unfortunately there is now no self centering on the gear stick. No spring at all! Gears all work, but I have to compensate for lack of springs. It is a bit 'tighter' than it used to be as well, possible cables not fitted correctly.

Where is the spring? At the gear box end, or the gear knob end? (or in the gearbox itself?

Thanks

Mick F
Mick F

Sounds as though the cables have been badly adjusted. The 'spring' is in the gearbox and the lever should self centre if not loaded. I would disconnect the cables at the gearbox end and adjust the ends whilst the lever is positioned centrally.
HTH.
Mike.
mike

Thanks for your swift reply. It is as I suspected. It is very useful to know where the springs are. At least I have a bit of 'ammunition' when I complain! (more confidence!)

Only got it back this evening, so I will be on the phone tomorrow.

Probably badly adjusted, or cables snagging/ binding.

Thanks
Mick
Mick F

Mick

I replaced the same cable myself for around £40, but given the hassle of stripping out most of the interior trimming and getting the cable through a closing plate at the bottom of the engine compartment, I'd say yours was money well spent: Except the mine was adjusted right first time.

Chris
Christopher Marshall

This thread was discussed between 11/01/2005 and 12/01/2005

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