Speedlimit170,
The issue with your trans has to do with the reverse detent/spring. It is either missing or broken. Of the 100+ ZF transaxles that I have overhauled, I have found 4 completely missing. One resulted in broken teeth off of the input shaft. Not a good thing.
Ron
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