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Found this on Fb.

Hang on in there bud. Your progress is way faster than mine, on a bigger job, with a larger result.

I have gears! It moves for and back!

Now at BW sold separately as per my request to Simon last week.
https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/cv-joint-bolt-lock-washer-t3-m10-sa-syncro-16.html

Thanks! If I get stuck I may take you up on this.

Gotta laugh not cry. Tried two different rotational settings, no joy. Too knackered to keep going, so moved onto lighter duties- Lighting earths cleaned up Indicators checked Headlights and rear lights checked New wiper blades fitted Found seized windscreen wash pump. Still suspect wiper motor seize...

Nope still not got it. Rotated about 4 clicks.
Just seen what’s happening- shaft is rotating. Guess clip isn’t done up tight enough.
I’m off for lunch.

Diesel unit reinstated as is.
Tried to rotate rear shaft a little. Still no reverse.
I’ll rotate it some more.

Top is linkage as came on the WBX van with Bricky replacement selector cup (before OE part became available again. Bottom is Diesel Syncro unit as supplied by Aidan. https://i.imgur.com/2Uqq1xo.jpg Right is petrol plate. Left is diesel plate. https://i.imgur.com/m0nmAyd.jpg So, should I move petrol ...

Thanks Andy. I should’ve been more specific- I’ve changed the tube, socket and plate to diesel ones. Well, it was one unit I bought years ago, but not checked everything.
The tube and socket are defo different to petrol. I will confirm in morning that the plate is also.

Can’t make it work- all I get is forwards.
Selecting gears at gearbox, with engine off obviously, gets all 6.
Followed the Bentley Syncro specific instructions.
All that’s changed is the rear linkage shaft from petrol to diesel type, as engine changed to one that uses Diesel engine mounts.

syncropatrick wrote: ↑26 Aug 2020, 12:10

mike.g wrote: ↑26 Aug 2020, 11:53 I can probably make it work but, where are you?
I’m in West Cornwall........

It’s not mine. On east coast. I’ve pointed owner at this thread, so you should hear from him.

Sorry, it’s already taken.

mike.g wrote: ↑26 Aug 2020, 11:53 I can probably make it work but, where are you?
I’m in West Cornwall........

It’s not mine. On east coast. I’ve pointed owner at this thread, so you should hear from him.