trickyhicky270
New Member
I have just recommisioned a 2000 automatic that has been stood since 2001, It passed its MOT this morning and I have done about 50 miles in it mostly round the lanes but I did run it up to 60Mph at one point on an A road. The gearbox doesnt seem to want to change up to third gear even at 60. I have only had manual P6's in the past but I have used fords with autoboxes which I seem to remember changed into 3rd at about 45mph. I have checked the oil level which is OK and it is nice and pink and doesnt smell burnt. Reverse and 1st select ok and it will kick down from 2nd to 1st. Car is a 1972 2000sc with 57000 miles on the clock. Are these boxes prone to problems after being idle for a long time? It has been rescued from the banger racers and looks like it could possibly have been towed by the front bumper at some time, would that kill the gearbox?