Dreaded 2nd Gear CRUNCH!!??

[bodga]

try to double the clutch when changing gear, when u come out of first gear leave it in neutral, take your foot off the clutch, blip the accelerator(about 2000-2500 rpm), foot back on the clutch to select second, crunch free! you can do it v quick with some practice and it wont cost u a penny. i had a mini for my first car w syncro scrap on second gear and it worked a treat

[Jay]

... or hold it just before 2nd gear engages (you can feel when it's right to hold it there) for half a second,  and no need to double clutch as you don't get the crunch.

[mickysuperstar]

Amazing!! I'm gonna get out in her today to see how I get on with avoiding the crunch..

I've spoke to a local dubber who has a box for sale and will help me with fitting - good lad!!

So gonna save some pennies and get the box changed... But I feel much better knowing it is usable as it is!!

Thanks for all the advice guys - really helpful!!

[PDWC]

Mine's the same! Worst when cold, so I avoid using 2nd altogether! Its been doing it for years and a new gearbox (clutch and bushes?) is on my Christmas list again this year!

[Mr Blue]

if the 2nd gear is crunching then thats not through worn bushes.

Gearbox replacement is easy but i'd just buy a recon box and be done with it next time.

[VW BUSH]

TSR do a super linkage kit also MK3 weighted arm can help smooth gear change.
If you are in london i know a box builder who is good, we re machine bits for him sometimes

[danny_p]

id just turn the radio up.

mk2 boxes crunch on 2nd when cold (well most do ) they'll go on till the diff goes like that

[mickysuperstar]

Yeah it only does it for the first 5 miles or so... Still want it sorting though - my mate has a decent box and clutch... So were gonna do the whole lot for about £100 next weekend!!

It grinds on me everytime it.... Erm.... Grinds 

[DarnPB]

You could just change the gearbox oil. That may quieten it down or stop it to a degree. If you do put in another gearbox, use a molybdenum disulphide (Molykote) based gearbox oil. Excellent stuff.

[mickysuperstar]

Great stuff!! Will pick up some molykote - thanks so much for the help and advice guys!!