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Q & A: Overdrive Unit

Tuesday January 03rd, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,
I have an 80 MGB with overdrive. Recently I am experiencing slipping in reverse. This only occurs after being driven and not when first started (cold). Is this an overdrive unit issue, main transmission issue, or both? Any repair suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom
Tom!

You are experiencing a problem with the overdrive unit, not the main gearbox. The fault lies in a worn cone clutch, what is properly called the "sliding member." A renewed one of these from Moss or Victoria will co... read more