'68 beetle gearbox - pops out of 4th

dpradford Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 10 Aug 2009, 5:00 pm

#728490

Hi all,
My '68 beetle keeps popping out of 4th into neutral, not always under load but seems worse on bad roads. I just thought I'd post this to see if there was something I should check before I take the box out and hand it to someone. It had a quick shift kit installed before I got it, and the there is a fair bit of play in the gear lever (side to side).
Any thoughts on things to look at (external to the box, I wont be cracking it), or who to give it to in Brisbane will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 5:33 pm

#728494

I would change your shift rod bushing and rear coupler first

read here http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68078

Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 5:51 pm

#728497

check the gearbox mounts as well

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

dpradford Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 10 Aug 2009, 7:29 pm

#728524

Thanks guys, I'm off to the shed......