(Ppelectron) wrote in message >...
> >> I sometimes (often) find it hard to get my '98 156 V6 into reverse.
> >>
> >> Am I going to be on the end of a big bill for a new gearbox soon ?
> >>
> >> Previous owner had reversing sensors (bleeps when you get too close)
> >> fitted - is there any way this could have screwed anything up ?
> >>
> >> thanks
> >
>
> I have the same car, same engine, same age and get the same problem. The clutch
> on mine is nearing the end of it's life. The solution is to release the clutch
> then press it again and make sure you press it right to the floor. 9 times out
> of 10, reverse gear will then be selectable. It's not an Alfa trait
> particularly. I have had other cars do the same thing.

Ppelectron,
How much roughly for a new clutch and when will I know when it's time
to get it done ?

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