gearbox info req

[Mk2George]

Mine wont go into 1st unless the car is at a dead stop - car has done 175,000 miles so you could say this box has seen some use. I dont think it needs a clutch however and I am changing all of the gear linkages, bushes and the ball and cup at the bottom of the gearstick tomorrow so I will follow up and let you know if its any different.

Tim

[trousers]

cheers tim

that would be interesting to see if that sorts it,

thanks rob

[Mk2George]

Also on a similar note I have a friend who had an 8v that wouldnt go into 1st easily and it turned out one of the plastic ball joint `cups` on the gear linkage had cracked and the crack would just open when pressure was applied to change gear instead of actually moving the rod (if you get my meaning!)

Something else to check

[rubjonny]

the housing under the car if worn can really effect gear alignment too, i did all bay linkages but with worn housing i could nbever get the alignment spot on.  sorted right away after i did the housing

[Gambit]

fix the linkeage and give it some nice new gearbox oil, then see how it feels. make sure its aligned correctly

if its still knackered get your box refurbed IF its a proper 16v 2y, if not id be inclined just to get another 8v box