gear selection

[nutstrangler]

ive had a problem engaging first gear since aquiring my 1.6 mk 3 expression at 56000
miles from new ! k reg. this happens only when the engines running. 20000 miles later

its still the same despite renewing linkage and checking g/stick alignment.kill the engine and its fine. sorry about the typing! thnks. nutstrangler.

[Squig]

first gear may be worn... does it stuggle to engage or does it jump out?

[branny361]

new clutch

eventually you wont get first

[Cavyman_130]

clutch for def mate

[nutstrangler]

first gear may be worn... does it stuggle to engage or does it jump out?

dear Squig, sorry long time responding,but thanks, i spent some years in the motor trade, now retired,& have never encounterd this before.
clutch action is fine, without noise i-e release bearing, gear box is quiet in operation, 3rd 4th & 5th quite normal.to explain a little futher,
with engine off, 1st & 2nd selection is again quiet normal, when vehicles in motion, 1st & 2nd quite often impossible to engage, i need either to
stop engine, or partly select reverse! im inclined to think its a problem with that syncro hub, as previously stated, gear linkage bushes & pins are
new. could it be that selector fork ? regards Nutstsraglre