how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think I've broken my car - I got stuck in the mud - and managed to get myself out, but now I don't think my gear box is engaging. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If it's not engaging, how did you get out of the mud. What seems to be the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 I can't now move it, I don't think the wheels are now even turning - the engine is reving but nothings happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think we need a little more info. Did you get yourself out of the mud by brute power or drag it out with a tractor? Could there be lumps of Earth under your car blocking mechanisms? How does the clutch feel? Do the gears engage? I wonder if you've killed the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Did you have to slip the gearbox a lot to get out of the mud? If so you might have boiled the gearbox oil, auto I assume, and thus lost drive. Try to leave it to cool off, but you might have damaged the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think it's all ok, about 10 people just turned up and pushed me along, I can now go backwards and forwards and all the gears feel like they are engaging properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think we need a little more info. Did you get yourself out of the mud by brute power or drag it out with a tractor? Could there be lumps of Earth under your car blocking mechanisms? How does the clutch feel? Do the gears engage? I wonder if you've killed the clutch. Initally I was revving it in second, then I stopped, got some cardboard and wood, reversed onto the cardboard, and drove forward onto the wood, so I could have less slippery surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 women eh:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Did you have to slip the gearbox a lot to get out of the mud? If so you might have boiled the gearbox oil, auto I assume, and thus lost drive. Try to leave it to cool off, but you might have damaged the gearbox. No it's a manual box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 women eh:p Probably deserve that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yeah, I noticed that after.. So not too much help then.. Glad it seems ok now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 How do I know if I have done any damage though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Maybe your clutch cable/mechanism got stuck frozen in the fully depressed position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Lesson learnt here - Mud and supra's do not mix Do you have a local friendly garage ? Maybe worth going down and having them have a quick look over the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 I think it was just the ice, I can't get out of my driveway, the part leading up to my drive is completely blocked by another car which is stuck inthe ice. I slid into the mud, thanks to the ice...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Worth getting someone to giveit the once over even if if feels ok now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yeah I absolutely will do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 How do I know if I have done any damage though? it wont work or make funny noises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 it wont work or make funny noises I was thinking it might not be that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I can't be bothered to delete the crap out of this thread but you know who you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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