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Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:53 am

as it states just put a 002 3 rib in my sandrail. po i got it from told me everything was great. now i put it in bought the t-1 to t-2 shift adapt and a adjustable shift rod piece on and when i shift into 3rd theres nothing no grind no anything even when i dont push the clutch in theres nothing that shifter adapter is a pain in butt to set right is 3rd gear gone or my shifter/ rod all out of wack. i know i cant go by someone that i dont know to trust that hes telling the truth about i all working great.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:08 am

it doesn't shift into 3rd or seems like it's shifting, but doesn't actually engage 3rd gear (stays in neutral)?

If you can try to shift tranny by hand directly at the nose cone. (counter clock-wise turn and pull)

Anton

Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:29 pm

my shifter has a reverse lock out button and i can feel it wanting to grind when im trying to go into 2nd. its trying to got into reverse without pushing the lockout button. the shifter is not set right i already know that i can feel binding going into all gears exept 3rd there is nothing it will fall right into its spot in the shifter i would expect a grinding noise or something. if i put it to 3rd and it stays in neutral. im gonna pull off the adapter coupler and try shifting it there, its a pain in the butt to get to seat and such in the way but gotta try it.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:27 pm

Take the shift rod loose and shift it by hand.
Leave the coupler attached, rotate the input shaft CW when you are facing the input shaft head on then push it in.
That should be 3rd.
If it doesn't work with the tube unhooked, 3rd is out.
If so my guess is a spun synchro hub.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:35 pm

third is gone thanks guys how difficult is this to fix for a person with alot of mechanical backround . never tore a vw trans apart.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:06 pm

redcavyguy wrote: third is gone thanks guys how difficult is this to fix for a person with alot of mechanical backround . never tore a vw trans apart.

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Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:26 pm

redcavyguy wrote: third is gone thanks guys how difficult is this to fix for a person with alot of mechanical backround . never tore a vw trans apart.

Give the guy you bought it from that said everything was find a call. If you want, ask for your money back. Maybe at the very least he'll refund you some of your money.