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> 1975 914 1.8L-Going Forward In Reverse, Forward in Reverse
ballsyfacts914
post Aug 28 2019, 08:25 PM
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So...just got my 914, as in today and my first spin was great, all my dreams came true. Then I couldn't get it into 1st gear. After some research, thought I found a solution but then I couldn't get it out of the garage as reverse made it go forward, could get it into 1st though so got that going for me. I am a novice and I expected some issues but dang! Any suggestions?

Thanks to all in advance!
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post Aug 28 2019, 08:35 PM
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Not trying to be condescending but are you sure you know where reverse is?


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post Aug 28 2019, 08:54 PM
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You have to push against a spring loaded plate for the R/1 plane. Push firmly to the left. You'll feel it. What you think is R is prob second. what you think 1st is prob 3rd.
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post Aug 28 2019, 10:04 PM
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This is a jok right?
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post Aug 29 2019, 06:53 AM
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If the shift components are worn it can be a Zen like function to find reverse.
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post Aug 29 2019, 08:39 AM
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Check the shift linkage bushing, they can fall apart quite suddenly.
Check the shift linkage set screws, when they get loose finding any gear can be a challenge.
If you have a tail shift trans they are sloppy at best and any wear or play is exaggerated.

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post Aug 29 2019, 12:47 PM
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Oh yeah, I will say I was initially confused but I know where reverse is.
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post Aug 29 2019, 12:48 PM
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Nope, wish it wasn't.
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post Aug 29 2019, 12:52 PM
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I appreciate all the responses, I can shift through all the gears when the car is off so I don't think it is me missing the gears, I think I need to replace some bushings, just not mechanically inclined, at least not yet, to handle such an issue.
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post Aug 29 2019, 01:11 PM
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What year is your car?

Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse?
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post Aug 29 2019, 01:47 PM
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What year is your car?

Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse?


1975 rebuilt 1.8L. When car is off I can put into reverse and cycle through all the gears. If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward.
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post Aug 29 2019, 01:59 PM
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QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 29 2019, 11:47 AM) *

QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM) *

What year is your car?

Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse?


1975 rebuilt 1.8L. When car is off I can put into reverse and cycle through all the gears. If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward.


Ok not being smart here. But if you start it and it goes forward after putting in reverse, you are not getting it into reverse when stopped.

That means something is blocking the shifter from operating correctly. Start with a little light reading!

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post Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 29 2019, 03:47 PM) *

... If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward.


Can you tell which forward gear you are in? 2nd is close to reverse and if something on your shifter is loose, this may explain some of the issue.

If you say you're not mechanically inclined, your 914 may be a bit of a hassle for you. These cars needed work when they were new and 40 years later they all need some work. I suggest to poll the guys here near you and offer some beer and pizza to come over and have a look at it.

You said you took a little drive at first. Did the transmission shift well then?

When you're in any gear, how much play is in the shifter front to back, side to side? (with the clutch out).

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post Aug 29 2019, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Aug 29 2019, 02:59 PM) *

QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 29 2019, 11:47 AM) *

QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM) *

What year is your car?

Can you get into reverse when engine stopped and then start the car and get it to go in reverse?


1975 rebuilt 1.8L. When car is off I can put into reverse and cycle through all the gears. If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward.


Ok not being smart here. But if you start it and it goes forward after putting in reverse, you are not getting it into reverse when stopped.

That means something is blocking the shifter from operating correctly. Start with a little light reading!

Attached File  914_Shifting_Improvements.pdf ( 166.33k ) Number of downloads: 77



Perfect, thank you
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post Aug 29 2019, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Aug 29 2019, 03:11 PM) *

QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 29 2019, 03:47 PM) *

... If I leave in reverse and start the car it goes forward.


Can you tell which forward gear you are in? 2nd is close to reverse and if something on your shifter is loose, this may explain some of the issue.

If you say you're not mechanically inclined, your 914 may be a bit of a hassle for you. These cars needed work when they were new and 40 years later they all need some work. I suggest to poll the guys here near you and offer some beer and pizza to come over and have a look at it.

You said you took a little drive at first. Did the transmission shift well then?

When you're in any gear, how much play is in the shifter front to back, side to side? (with the clutch out).

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I can learn but not yet ready for such an issue. I should have said I am a novice with a 914 but willing to learn. When I first drove it, first was a little iffy but overall drove great. When I went for the second drive, that was when first wouldn't engage. The third drive, which didn't happen, was when reverse was the problem. Shifter seems pretty loose, to the point where it is easy to think you aren't in gear. I have ordered bushing replacements and will start there.

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post Aug 29 2019, 03:28 PM
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You need to inspect the whole linkage. Sorta ok on the first drive and down hill? Buy a Haynes manual.
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post Aug 29 2019, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 28 2019, 07:25 PM) *

So...just got my 914, as in today and my first spin was great, all my dreams came true. Then I couldn't get it into 1st gear. After some research, thought I found a solution but then I couldn't get it out of the garage as reverse made it go forward, could get it into 1st though so got that going for me. I am a novice and I expected some issues but dang! Any suggestions?

Thanks to all in advance!


I also live in Richmond, CA. I'm pretty sure I have a set of shift bushings for a side shift transmission that I haven't installed yet. If you have a side shift transmission and you don't want to wait for the new ones to come in I can probably dig those out and bring them by tomorrow morning, or even tonight. I don't get home from work until after 8pm. I PM'd you as well. And congratulations on your 914! My advice...make room for the next two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . It's impossible to stop with just one.....
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post Aug 29 2019, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(ballsyfacts914 @ Aug 28 2019, 07:25 PM) *

So...just got my 914, as in today and my first spin was great, all my dreams came true. Then I couldn't get it into 1st gear. After some research, thought I found a solution but then I couldn't get it out of the garage as reverse made it go forward, could get it into 1st though so got that going for me. I am a novice and I expected some issues but dang! Any suggestions?

Thanks to all in advance!


I also live in Richmond, CA. I'm pretty sure I have a set of shift bushings for a side shift transmission that I haven't installed yet. If you have a side shift transmission and you don't want to wait for the new ones to come in I can probably dig those out and bring them by tomorrow morning, or even tonight. I don't get home from work until after 8pm. I PM'd you as well. And congratulations on your 914! My advice...make room for the next two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . It's impossible to stop with just one.....


No worries, I already have some on the way and messing around with the linkage I managed to make it only go in reverse....oh boy
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post Aug 29 2019, 05:34 PM
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Check the amount of play in the clutch pedal. If it is too loose you might have trouble getting in gear.
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Check the cone setscrew at the shift coupler right after the firewall. When those come lose, it becomes hard to find the right gears.

Seen this many times ...
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