5th gear has now returned, in fact all the gears are much more precise, thanks to the fitting of Rimmer poly bushes on the gearbox remote. The rubber ones on mine had perished and fallen out!
Went to a local classic car show today. NG created a lot of interest. Took the very long way home through the lanes and various villages, great fun.
Martin

Martin,
Thanks for your info on gears and Rimmer poly bushes,I'll bear that in mind when I hear what the result of the new clutch is.
Still in garage unfortunately.
Bob.

Martin,
Further to your last post regarding Rimmer poly bushes,who was your supplier.
Rob.

Hi Rob
I got them from Rimmer Brothers, this is the link.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/cgi-bin/rimmer?findpart&Part
ID=UKC854POLY&Page=rover/sd1/transmission-manual

I only needed to replace the lower ones to fix my problem, despite the upper ones need doing, but they are a body off or gearbox out job! Maybe I could cut inspection panels in the tunnel instead.

Rimmer Brothers stock every single part for the SDI 5 speed box.

Martin

Hi Martin,
Great help thanks.
Rob