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2000 Rover 45 Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Engine, Popping.
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Asked on June 12, 2010

5th gear popping out

2000 Rover 45 Manual 50000 miles

my w reg rover 45 keeps popping out of gear. what is the most likely problem?
Avatar Asked by wizardofwoz

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Replied on June 12, 2010

hi there,

weak or broken detente spring in selector, worn selector hub, transmission loose on engine, if it tends to pop out under over run, i.e. throttle off down a slight down grade, normally a worn of defective synchro hub in the transmission.

Mark (mhpautos)

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