Troopy - gear changing

Hi POG. If you are having trouble selecting reverse does that mean there is a crunching noise? If so I would suggest you have some sort of clutch problem where the clutch pressure plate is not releasing away from the clutch plate enough to clear it and allow freewheeling or the spigot bush/bearing is dragging. Sounds like you should get it looked at definately before heading off as it will only get worse. Regards,Bob.

What oil are you running in the gearbox?

Get a ruler and measure if the clutch pedal is around 181mm from the floor too the clutch pedal .

Good morning John.

I have just went through this same thing with my Toyota, and had the clutch, and the pressure plate changed, also changed the spigot bearing, and a new thrust bearing came with the kit, so don't let them charge you for it,also i changed the slave cylinder and the master cylinder, all new and nothing will go wrong as you will be doing 5000ks across Australia, i would hate to stop out their some ware with clutch problems, the cost of getting towed back would cover the fitting of a new clutch, enjoy your trip.

Cheers for now...William H...Bunbury...WA.

there is aproblem in the gear box ,the shaft between gear box and transfer case.

Put a tube of NULON in it as a first thing- made a big difference in my Troopy.. (just a suggestion)..

John, the best way to check wether it's an oil or clutch problem is to put it into reverse (with the engine running of course) then take it out of reverse but keep your foot firmly on the clutch. Then select reverse again.
If it goes in easy the second time there is NO clutch problem.
If it's "notchy" then the clutch is failing to fully dis-engage.

Peter