2000 Rover 45 5th gear popping out

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WIZARDOFWOZ
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2000 Rover 45 Manual 50000 miles

my w reg rover 45 keeps popping out of gear. what is the most likely problem?
Jun 12, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Jun 12, 2010 at 6:40 AM