Lotus Elise S2 (01), K series - Gearbox

[Chraser]

Hello,

Does anyone know if the Gearbox in a Lotus Elise S2 (01), K series is mounted in other Rover cars? I might need a new gearbox and that is the reason to the question. Problem with the reverse gear….

Thanks in advance!

[@ndy]

They were fitted to both the Elise S1 & S2 running the K series engine, they were also used in the MGF and MG ZR so you shouldn't have a problem picking up a replacement but just make sure you get the right ratio.

Lots of good info here - https://wiki.seloc.org/a/Rover_PG1_gearbox

Andy

[Steve J]

S2 is close ratio except for the 111s. S1 is the other way round.

So you'll need a close ratio one. B4BP

[Chraser]

@@ndy @Steve J,

Many thanks for your answers! 

 

[Martin R]

Trouble with reverse may well be a linkage issue?

[Chraser]

Hello Martin,

Many thanks for your reply as well. The previous owner upgraded the gear linkage, quick shifter and new gear cables back in 2016. 

I will consider looking into this! 

Kind regards
Mattias

[Martin R]

Check the clips are still in place that hold the cables near the linkage.

[Steve J]

Similar issue here. Some good pictures of what you need to look at too.

https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=452063&page=1#pid7851874

 

[MrWill]

Hi. 

All of the above i.e check the clips on the "abutment" near the linkage but also there is a limit screw at the front of the gear stick housing which needs to be set correctly.  The c clip under the gear lever can also foul on the left cable if its fitted incorrectly. A bit of tinkering may well save you the cost of a gearbox so worth it if you're that way inclined. And if it is a limit srew or some other part on the linkage is out or catching, a new box  isnt going to work either  so worth eliminating first. 

Cheers

[Chraser]

Hi, 

Many thanks for sharing your ideas! 

Kind regards

Mattias

 

 

[Chraser]

Guys,

It seems that the problem was solved after some tuning of the gear linkage.

Thanks again for the advices! 

Cheers

[Steve J]

Result 

 

[Chraser]

Steve,

 

Still working

 

Kind regards