1988 T25 gear selection tricky (advice needed)

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1988 T25 gear selection tricky (advice needed)

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I am after some advice on which parts to replace as a starter regarding gear selection problems, finding first gear proves very difficult and it easily slips in to reverse without seeming to move the gear stick a fraction, second gear can also be a struggle. Do I order the full linkage repair kit or as a starter replace the gear stick selector parts? It is a 4 speed diesel, Many thanks Gary

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inspect it all first, front to back, see what has worn, could be the guides, could be the bushes, could be the stick mechanism or it could just be a set up issue, but it is likely to be a combination of things.

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You can get a whole linkage refresh kit from various retailers. Has everything from the selector cup to the UJs - you could buy one of those and fire the parts cannon at it - or (as above!) have a good old look and see what's wobbly.

Could, of course, still be a setup issue.

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Try adjusting the linkage first. The linkage parts that wear aren't too expensive or difficult to replace either. Don't spend money and stress if you don't need to! 🙂
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1988 T25 gear selection tricky (advice needed)

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Agreed. Try this with a helper.

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If no joy, front linkage plastic forks maybe worn
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