Author Topic: Mk2 shift into 1st gear  (Read 3087 times)

Offline Rob Zombie

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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #10 on: 05 October 2012, 11:48 »
Right lads,

Bit of an update,

The old mans decided to take of the linkage completly and attmept to get firt via the gearbox manually. It still won't go into first.. I imagine this removes the linkage from the problem?

Quite fustrating as the Gearbox and Clutch were working perfectly before we replaced the bottom end

I imagine this si a clutch problem
I'll stick a quick update on tomorrow after its been taken apart ... again :)

Cheers
Performance mods: Revo stage 2 map, 5 Peice Hose Kit & TIP, Evoloution Motorsport Air Filter, N249 by-pass, Forge spliter valve, ECS N75 Valve, KW 50mm springs &shocks, Front & Rear Eiabach ARB, Full Milltek Turbo back exhaust.
 
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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #11 on: 05 October 2012, 12:32 »
easiest way to get the box off with the engine in situ is to drop front cross member bolts on the box side and undo the gearbox mount, driveshafts, take speedo cable out, undo the starter bolts and be aware the engine mount at the front goes through the starter, then all the box bolts and going slowly start to lower the front cross member at that corner and with a bit of wiggling the box should pop off and clear the chassis leg, common sense is also a major factor whilst doing this, make sure all the relevant parts are supported, i do think it's likely to be the wrong clutch though, check the clutch on the splines of the box shaft for fit

just a quick thought, is your clutch cable manual adjust or self adjust, if self adjust did you refit it the correct way as these can cause issues with gears if not done right, the correct fitting is using the white plastic loop thing on the cable

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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #12 on: 05 October 2012, 12:53 »
Cheers Fella,

Yeah I've done the gearbox before - had to change my gearbox a month back (it was running perfectly) then my bottom end decided to go   :angry:

It's cable manual adjust - a family member fitted the the egine for me so the gearbox and clutch will come out tomorrow - hopefully something has be re-amssembled incorrectly and the clutch hasn't gone..

Like i sid before replacing the botteom end - both the clutch and gearbox were runnign sweet - so figners crossed I have some good news tomorrow!

Cheers
Performance mods: Revo stage 2 map, 5 Peice Hose Kit & TIP, Evoloution Motorsport Air Filter, N249 by-pass, Forge spliter valve, ECS N75 Valve, KW 50mm springs &shocks, Front & Rear Eiabach ARB, Full Milltek Turbo back exhaust.
 
BHP: 231
TRQ: 251.7 lb-ft


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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #13 on: 05 October 2012, 13:02 »
if it's the same clutch as what you were running before with the same box then it's can't be a clutch FIT issue, i'm wondering if the release bearing is goosed, that's easier than taking the box off if you wanna check that first?

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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #14 on: 05 October 2012, 13:17 »
heres a guide for the release bearing

http://brokevw.com/TO.html

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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #15 on: 05 October 2012, 14:57 »
interesting - i didnt think of that! ill take a look at that first tomorrow

Thanks for yuor ideas mate - your'e a star!

Performance mods: Revo stage 2 map, 5 Peice Hose Kit & TIP, Evoloution Motorsport Air Filter, N249 by-pass, Forge spliter valve, ECS N75 Valve, KW 50mm springs &shocks, Front & Rear Eiabach ARB, Full Milltek Turbo back exhaust.
 
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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #16 on: 05 October 2012, 18:18 »
no worries pal, been in these kinda situations before, always helped me when i was new to the issues so i'm just trying to spread the knowledge lol

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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #17 on: 07 October 2012, 11:04 »
She's sorted,

Took the gearbox and clutch out yesterday, and the friction plate wasn't in the best state - bought a new clutch and refitted yesterday - working like a dream

Miggs - cheers fella!

Robb
Performance mods: Revo stage 2 map, 5 Peice Hose Kit & TIP, Evoloution Motorsport Air Filter, N249 by-pass, Forge spliter valve, ECS N75 Valve, KW 50mm springs &shocks, Front & Rear Eiabach ARB, Full Milltek Turbo back exhaust.
 
BHP: 231
TRQ: 251.7 lb-ft


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Re: Mk2 shift into 1st gear
« Reply #18 on: 07 October 2012, 15:46 »
anytime bud, glad it's sorted  :wink: