Hi
My housemates 99 atoz has started to jump out of gear, only does this intermittently and then behaves fine. Car is a 1.0 manual and has run fine until now any ideas?

Thanks John

The vehicle may have a worn sirclip on that gear that is allowing the gear to pull out under load or it might be a part on the shift linkage that is either worn or out of adjustment under the vehicle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

BTW, how is fluid in the trans is it full, old or new ?

This post has been edited by accent sport: Aug 20 2009, 08:29 AM

Fluid is fairly new as it had new clutch cable and clutch a few weeks ago fitted by a hyundai dealership and a full service. It did seem to be jumping when accellerating uphill so that maybe a good place to start.

Its probably the synchro locking mechanism of the gear your in. Strip down and repair job. I too have a Beetle but it go covered up with a Bugle Buggy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

thanks for the info... :-)

This post has been edited by thelittlebluebox: Aug 20 2009, 02:44 PM

Hello
In cases where these vehicles jump out of gear, the problem is not always within the gearbox. Before removing the gearbox to address this problem, check the following:

1) Shift boot interference - If not properly positioned, the inner boots can interfere with one another so that they create a force on the lever that pushes it toward the neutral position. Under certain driving conditions this will cause the lever to come out of gear. Check that all boots are in place and not deformed. Reposition or replace as necessary. Also ensure that the outer boot is not limiting the movement of the shift lever.

2) Shift lever interference - If the lever is not located properly on the swivel or if the gearbox or motor mounts are excessively worn, the lever can come in contact with the console.

Be certain that sufficient clearance exists in all gear positions.



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This post has been edited by DaviesBrown: Oct 6 2009, 01:05 AM