4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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Hello to all,
Just came across your forum when googleing my gearbox problem, I couldn't find any answers already listed so maybe someone can help?
4 speed box on 1982 2.0L Aircooled transporter jumps out of first gear when I release accelerator, stays in when I hold it most of the time. All other gears are fine. Could it be linkage? front gearbox mount? or inside gear box?
Any clue would be great

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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gear stick/linkage worn
engine /gearbox mounts worn
gearbox worn



you need to get down and dirty . strip / clean the linkage , check the mountings replacing anything worn , then a gearbox rebuild if its still doing it.

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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Thanks for your opinion
Any recommendations for places to purchase any parts I might need? and gearbox rebuild if needed?
Many thanks

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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not sure if you can still buy any early parts

http://www.aidantalbot.com/live/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

for gear box overhaul , although not sur if he does air cooled boxes

you need to check or get the linkage checked
.
location in your profile is always a good idea

im in gloucester , pop over andi can take a look !

. good used 2.0 air cooled box is around £300-350

2 hear in gloucester if you need them

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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I'm cambridge area.
I've got friend thats going to look at it.
I thought a little investigation might point us in the right direction. Thanks for your help.
Linkage, mounts then box was our plan, but I needed as second opinion (hoping for a common fault with quick fix) :D
Thanks for your gearbox offer - surpose we will wait and see......

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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the 2.0 dk box is a tuff old box

the linkage can wear , but i have known these vans to work smoothly with a well worn linkage.

chances are its the box

but start with the obvious

the ball on the gearbox selector is also common , drop the linkage at the box , check for wera.

the pin with the 19mm nut should have a nylon guide/washer - commonly missing.the pin should be dead straight and the white balls fixed to the shaft.

once you get down there all the above will make sense!

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Re: 4 speed box jumps out of first gear

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the 2.0 dk box is a tuff old box

the linkage can wear , but i have known these vans to work smoothly with a well worn linkage.

chances are its the box

but start with the obvious

the ball on the gearbox selector is also common , drop the linkage at the box , check for wera.

the pin with the 19mm nut should have a nylon guide/washer - commonly missing.the pin should be dead straight and the white balls fixed to the shaft.

once you get down there all the above will make sense!

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