Ive noticed that my g.box is being a bitch when trying to get into 1st a lot of the time, then yesterday, it just wouldnt go in at all. Does anyone have any suggestions on what this could be? when i did manage to get it into gear, it nearly got stuck and i couldnt get it out again. Would oil cause a problem like this, or is it more serious?

Cheers
Mike

 

i take it the clutch isn't dragging?????????

if it isn't then i suggest a phone call to 'bernie the box' as it will be a selector problem

Pugo

 

we all told you not to run it at central day incase you did any damage to it

 

Could be a baulk ring mate. Couldnt get mine in 5th. Felt like a solid object was in the way sort of thing. Call Bernie the gearbox man

 

PMSL! shut up. Dont think it was central day anyway, cos its been a bit like it since i bought it.


Kevmk2 mentioned it could be the bulk rings as he knew someone that had the same problem. Is it an expensive fix?

Cheers
Mike

 

Its a Ł12ish part mate. More labour than anything really

 

If it only is difficult to select first gear whilst stationary (i.e. it goes from second to first no problem while moving), then it is likely to be the clutch dragging.

This can be caused by four things.
1. Flywheel has hot spots on it that need surface grinding to remove.
2. Clutch cable has stretched not allowing the clutch to disengage properly.
3. Ratchet isn't adjusting correctly on clutch peddle.
4. Clutch is fucked.

A combination of all four of the above .

 

hmmmm, will have to try that one. Cheers mate....

Mike