Club 80-90 Forums

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

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.

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

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
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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

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)
Thanks for your gearbox offer - surpose we will wait and see......

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!

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!