overdrive help

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juliedaisy

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hi been down to martins at the weekend with chico trying fix overdrive. hit a few problems and wondered if anyone had any experiences with them?

solenoid works ok but when switch the overdrive switch nothing is happening at gearbox end. isn't an electrical problem but me and martin got stuck with what to try next:(. any ideas appreciated.

got new springs fitted now sitting about 3inches higher:D, thanks again martin for all of your help and karen for the cups of coffee.

huw
 
I have an overdrive ready to go in over the winter, so I'd be interested in knowing what the prolem is. Ruairdh has been having similar problems.

As far as I know (I'm ready to be corrected!) the electrical system causes a valve to move in the overdrive, so that fluid (gearbox oil?) either pushes the overdrive on or pushes it off. To me, it sounds like a seal in the "fluid bit" (all technical I know...) has gone.

There is a quite comprehensive section on the overdrive in the manual which will be of use.

So in conclusion, its an overdrive out and refurbish job I'm afraid.

Rupert

www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
 
double check for loose wires behind the front seats near the lid!Ran had a similar problem turned out the male & female had seperated [:0]

"SYBHIL" & N0.1
 
thanks 4 replies re"overdrive not electrical martin had patience enough 2 spend loads of time underneath while i had the hard job of flicking switch solonoid working fine . Prob another winter project? Still runs fine and getting out and about as much as possible.:) Huw
 
worth checking the oil level, if its low it can cause o/d problems. also there is a rod than can be adjusted under the cover plate, or its just knackered [:0]

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
Oil lever and grade - suggest straight 80 - which I believe is what Laycock advised.

Cheers
Jules

RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
 
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