Both, you will more than likely need both a cluster gear and a 1st
gear. Also remember that there are a couple of options when it comes to
gears and syncros, We have found that some of the sycros do not last
very long.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
On Dec 16, 2005, at 12:19 AM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer wrote:
> After 16 years, five homes, one wife and two kids my BJ7 is finally
> finished
> and on the road. Now come the "sorting out" of all the little
> problems. So I
> am after some gearbox advice. The shift between reverse/ first/ second
> is
> vague to say the least and down changes from 3rd to 2nd impossible
> despite
> double clutching and even up changes 1st to 2nd must be taken slowly.
> First
> gear is very noisey but the rest of the gears operate fine. Obviously
> I am
> up for a gearbox rebuild but would like your ideas on the potential
> problems. Could it just be mostly the selector wear or do you think I
> have
> layshaft problems?
>
> Cheers
>
> Pieter
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