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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Sean_Jaymo on 19 August 2012, 18:00

Title: Gearbox problems!
Post by: Sean_Jaymo on 19 August 2012, 18:00
I know it's "only" a driver but bear with me on this!I recently bought a mk2 Driver 1.6. Drove it home yesterday without so much as problem only to find that when I went to move the car today, I couldn't find neutral!

I have disconnected the linkages to discount those and I was able to select different different gears. When I had neutral selected, I noticed that the engine would turn gently when rocking the car back and fourth and when I had selected a gear, the engine would brake the car when rocking it back and fourth. I have a feeling the clutch is dragging but I am able to drive the car by giving it a few revs and releasing the clutch pedal slowly. I felt like it was in fourth or fifth gear. If I started the car with the clutch pedal released, the car would jump and stall indicating it was in gear. Every time I tried to select a gear and pull away, the car felt as if it was chocked and wouldn't move regardless of revs. In neutral it would creep when I slowly released the clutch.

Car is on 125k, unknown mileage on clutch and like I said it drove beautifully yesterday.

I'm confused! Please help!
Title: Re: Gearbox problems!
Post by: Sean_Jaymo on 19 August 2012, 18:10
Oh and this is the basis of my little project  :smiley:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/seanjaymo/20120818_175725.jpg)
Title: Re: Gearbox problems!
Post by: Sean_Jaymo on 19 August 2012, 21:09
Any gearbox guru's?
Title: Re: Gearbox problems!
Post by: Gambit on 20 August 2012, 21:01
Are you able to select neutral just by manouvering lever on gearbox? It shouldnt be dragging in neutral sounds more like a selector problem
Title: Re: Gearbox problems!
Post by: Sean_Jaymo on 21 August 2012, 21:44
I can't no, I decided to get the car trailored to it's new home where I will strip it all out ready for a new heart with a bit more power. Anybody after a healthy 125k 1.6 Carb'd driver engine? Could be yours in a few weeks time!!