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 ]

sent you an email...Dave

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

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...

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

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

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..