Post gearbox change woes!

Hi all!

I've just swapped the gearbox over on my wifes 105 and now I'm getting a few issues.

The reason for the change was due to the lower dogbone / support bar snapping, causing the gearbox / engine to twist, popping out a driveshaft and losing all its oil.

It also jammed into first gear and wouldn't come out.

I've now replaced the box and clutch with an R65 (same as came out) and the lower mount has been pinched off of my IB5'd ZR (I have 2 other cars, so mine can sit for a few days), and when flicking through the gears it's fine, until you hit reverse. Now the selector plate on top of the box catches on the body / subframe across the back of the bay and it won't come out of gear.

Just to add to my misery, the car is refusing to start. Like not even attempting to,
Turn the key and there is a single click from the starter area. I was convinced this is due to missing an earth lead when I fitted the new box, but after testing it with a jump lead and getting the same result, I'm now not so sure.

All help is appreciated.

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Post gearbox change woes!