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I'm having problems selecting first gear in my 1998 2.3 Manual.

 

Sometimes the gear selects without problem, other times (~50%) the gear will grind and the gearstick will wobble, or the gearstick with completely jump out of gear.

 

I've searched the forum but I'm finding it difficult to come to any conclusions. Can anyone point me in the right direction. I'm hoping it isn't going to be an expensive fix, as I've only just bought this baby. Other than the 1st gear problem, she is in top shape.

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It sounds like a worn synchro ring, if so your probably best looking for a second hand gearbox as a repair could be costly.
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First check cable adjustment or fluid resovoir, i dont know which system you have but start with the easy bits first.

If you have a hydraulic system its worth bleeding the system.

How many miles have you done? could it be the clutch? some times when the clutch is worn engaging 1st is a struggle as the drive plate is not always fully released however you normaly get some slip if pushing hard in high gear from lower revs.

If you can engage 2nd from standing with no problem and pull away with little slip once fully engaged and you have tried the other solutions then it may well be synchro on first.

But trust me try the cheap easy stuff first before going for a full gearbox replacement as you will need to change the clutch and cable at the same time.

  • 1 year later...
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hi there

the problems you were having sound very much like what i was having!

 

after six months of driving it that way the gear box finally died on me when i was visiting my bro in hospital 100miles away from home! and i didnt have roadside cover! :-(

 

the gear crunch and kicked it out of first with a hugh grinding grunt and i was then unable to select any gear. i got towed to saftey and the gear box oil poured allthe way up the road.

 

it needs a whole new gear box which cost approx 500 for a recon one and about 300 to get someone to fit it. we used ace gearboxes in northampton and we collect ours nx week.

 

i hope this is not the case the case for you as its alot of money!

good luck

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