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Trouble with 1st and 2nd Gears

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Help Advice Needed.

I have problems engaging my Dub in first and second gears.

Does this mean I have to replace the gearbox?

If this is the case what is the best way to do that?

All advice gratefully received…..I miss driving my car   :'(

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Hi,

most likely you need to adjust the clutch cable and/or the linkage. Wear in the linkage is common and the bushes are easy to replace, but getting the linkage lined up properly to be able to select all five gears can be time-consuming.

Robin

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Robin

My thanks to you for taking the time to answer.

I will look into it.

Have a good evening.

:)

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Hi Ya'll still looking for advice regarding my gearbox.

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Could be as simple as worn bushes, or just needs a tweak to align the shaft/rods

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