1st gear jumping out

11 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 17 Feb 2006, 11:03 am

#457112

I have a 1973 1700cc westfalia continental camper with a bit of a 1st gear problem. It is jumping out pretty easily. Does anybody have any easy fix options or will i need to fully reco the box or replace it with a good second hand box. Does anybody know a good parts or reco shop in and around Adelaide

Schmoburger suggested that i might be able to change the clutch and fit an 1800 gear box. Does anybody know if this will fit.

[ Edited on 17-2-2006 by continental ]

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 17 Feb 2006, 3:58 pm

#457172

sent you an email...Dave

76camper Fahrvergnugen

884 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 17 Feb 2006, 7:15 pm

#457210

got a 1600 kombi gearbox which had no such probs and ran well

email me if your intrested... its in syd (northern beaches)

ejarvie@bytevision.com.au

http://www.bytevision.com.au/dee/kombi/index.htm

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 17 Feb 2006, 10:21 pm

#457262

hey i have same probs with edith now...straight after i got her tuned up...

mine is jumping out from first if anything of 5k is on the speedo...but she is a 1300 70 beetle...

will keep an eye out on what is recommended, as im likely to need to do the same i gather, as in recon gearbox...

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 18 Feb 2006, 9:54 am

#457314

first all check the gear shift coupling (under seat in bugs)
it may have come loose
or the rubber has deteriorated
the square head bolt must be tight and wired down to stay tight

Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
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continental Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 18 Feb 2006, 10:19 am

#457317

Thanks Karmen, do you know if this is the same with combis, I have now spoken with a mechanic and he didn't seem to think there is much you can do except reco or second hand box

Will keep you posted bugeyedbabe if i hear anymore

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 18 Feb 2006, 2:47 pm

#457372

thanks continential...

I had kinda just learnt to live with it, figureing i'd get the mechanics to fix it next service...but if its simple enough i might actually venture under my car to check it out myself..

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷