m40 stuck in reverse

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tommy22
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Post Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:06 pm

just on my way out and i cant get it out of reverse any ideas.
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Post Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:23 pm

manual or auto?
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Post Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:33 pm

One of my mates had this, and it turned out his gearbox was knackered.
Good luck mate, I hope that isn't your problem.
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Post Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:39 pm

i had this happen to me when i was picking up some kit from A1BMW325iSport's house.. bet you cant forget that one matt lol


was a new gearbox job in the end..

think i got a good deal though i got a box for Ԛ£50 and fitted for Ԛ£80
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Post Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:47 pm

manual had a look at it earlyer and its f***ed time to scrap it
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Post Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:08 pm

Or just drive backwards? :D