2005 Vauxhall Zafira reverse gear to high

2005 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
44,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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KEN GASTON
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is it possible to change the gearing on a deisel zafira design 2.oltr cdti . I am towing a caravan with this vehicle and the outfit is matched. when reversing the car goes to quickly on tickover to safely manouver the van. That means constantly riding the clutch with the usual result of ,if taking to long over the manouver, that the clutch starts to get hot- thats it in a nutshell -any suggestions
Jan 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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DAVE H
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You cannot alter the gear ratio on this vehicle .. your easiest option would be to purchase an automatic movement system for your caravan !!
Jan 31, 2009 at 11:45 PM
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