So, another run out and another problem! This time it is the gearbox or clutch. I was driving along fine with no issues when at a junction I suddenly couldn't find a gear. It came into neutral ok but wouldn't go into first or second or reverse. Eventually I got third and pulled off (slowly!). Then I got fourth easy enough, back to third no problem.

After that it does the same thing, comes out easy enough but won't go in without a bit of hassle and if I stop, getting first or second is a one in five attempt. Giving the engine a tickle seems to work but this could be coincidence. Reverse makes a real clang when I do get it and even coming out of reverse was hard work once I got home.

If I dip the clutch the engine can rev freely and there is no slip once in gear.

Any ideas?

clutch cable is maybe not tight enough on the adjuster, or its too close to the exhaust and getting melted

least that gave similar symptons on mine!

dave (also near northampton)

clutch drag ie clutch not dis-engauging fully, adjustment ? check clutch pedal can be pressed to floor , reving it matches gearbox to engine speed to it goes in better, not much of a fix

And check the oil level.......

Press the clutch, stick it in first gear then try to start it up, not facing a wall though, just to check but it definitely sounds like cable adjustment as said previously.

Try putting it into reverse THEN selecting first gear and see what happens.

Definately sounds like clutch not disngaging as said.

Does it select ok with the engine not running?

Have you got a gear extension fitted?
Have you got a "quick shift" fitted?

I have experienced similar problems.

I am still diagnosing but I think this is being caused on my setup by a combination of:

Worn plastic insert in the shift mechanism.

Shift not opperating at the correct position on the radius of the shift due to the quick shift.

Extension binding due to insufficient clearance between the bushing and the shaft.

Mine is easier to shift if I lift the gear shift slightly when changing gear.

[Edited on 25-6-06 by BKLOCO]

Thanks guys, will run through some of the Qs and post back. I have a Westfield remote changer and with it sat in the garage an hour after getting back, it will go in and out of all gears without clutch with the engine off - does this point to clutch adj still?