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Dodgy Gearshift May 18, 2018 7:12:09 GMT via mobile

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Post by fellows on May 18, 2018 7:12:09 GMT

Hi all.

I almost have my mk1 back on the road, which is very exciting given that I’ve never really driven it!

However, I have found going into 2nd is a bit of a pain and it feels like I’m having to force it a little (particularly changing down). Also, the spring action in moving across the gate from neutral to 1st & 2nd is very weak, whereas it feels normal going no the other way.

Does this sound like an issue with the gearbox itself, or more just the gearshifter could use a rebuild & new turret oil?

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Dodgy Gearshift May 18, 2018 9:47:00 GMT

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Post by scottydugg on May 18, 2018 9:47:00 GMT

Changing down into 1st and 2nd can be notchy if the gearbox oil is still cold, if you haven't changed the oil and turret oil might be worth a go.

Other than that could be a clutch issue (fluid, mast cylinder, slave cylinder), I'm sure someone who knows more than me will be along soon.

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wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	Dodgy Gearshift May 18, 2018 11:23:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on May 18, 2018 11:23:23 GMT I thought they were all tricky into second? lol I let it return to the centre of the gate and then move it into second - seems to work and be easier than double-declutching!

fellows Chats A Bit Posts: 160	Dodgy Gearshift May 18, 2018 14:46:35 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by fellows on May 18, 2018 14:46:35 GMT Is this a normal kind of thing then? I was expecting the fabled ‘rifle bolt’ gear shift....! The lack of spring action across the left hand side of the gate seems wrong though. Is that a gearbox issue or shifter?

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Dodgy Gearshift May 19, 2018 6:58:46 GMT howardb66 likes this

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Post by Rickster on May 19, 2018 6:58:46 GMT

I've never noticed any problem going up or down between first and second, and as I do autosolos it's a change I have to do more than usual.
I'd look under the gaiter and just check turret oil etc. It also may be a clutch issue - low gears tend to show it up first, leaky slave cylinder maybe?

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