big red · Jun 28, 2006

Hi
My gearbox is currently jumping out of 3rd on my series 2a. I've been offered a series 3 box. Is it a straight swap??

slob · Jun 28, 2006

i'm fairly sure its a straight swop and i have heard it said that the series2a is a stronger box than the 111

yella · Jun 28, 2006

not 100% but i know a 2a box will fit a series 3 and as slob says the 2a box is loads stronger

big red · Jun 28, 2006

Am i right in thinking that the series 3 box will have a syncromesh on all gears? It's just that the wife likes to try and drive it and she ain't too good at double declutching. That's half the reason i thought a series 3 box might be best!!

Wesley Pegden · Jun 28, 2006

Yes, the series 3 box is fully synchromesh. The reason yours may be jumping out of gear may be summat as simple as a detent spring. Does it jump out of gear under load or on over run ?.

Regards WP.

big red · Jun 28, 2006

When accerating it's fine, it tends to pop out when at constant speed or slowing down

Wesley Pegden · Jun 28, 2006

It's possible that the problem may only be a detent spring and ball by the sound of it. Not a big job. Your manual should tell you where to find it.

Regards WP.

big red · Jun 28, 2006

Thanks very much!!
This is my first time using the forum, i'll certainly be coming back.

slob · Jun 28, 2006

certainly sound like yer detent spring like wot wes has stated. 1/2 hour job

big red · Jun 28, 2006

I've just had a good read of the Haynes manual, and it doesn't sound too bad a job. I'll let you know how I get on.

Ashoofack · Jun 29, 2006

One of lifes givens is that girls can't double declutch

This it seems is a good reason to keep the 2a box.

big red · Jun 29, 2006

I know, but she paid for half so I have to make out like it hers as well, even though it ain't!!!!

slob · Jun 30, 2006

let her have the side without pedals

DIDGERIDOOSTU · Jun 30, 2006

Or give her the top half and buy yourself a nice shiney new soft top.....

big red · Jul 2, 2006

Now that is a dam good idea!!!

big red · Jul 4, 2006

Hi folks
I started having a bit of poke about ready to have a look at the detent springs tomorrow. Will i need to remove all of the floor to get at em?

slob · Jul 4, 2006

its easiest if you do , not a hard job if its held in by the proper screws

big red · Jul 4, 2006

It's not removing the floor that i mind the problem is that it's fully carpeted and the carpet is stuck down, so i'll have to take all that out first

slob · Jul 4, 2006

carpets ??in a series?? she'll be putting curtains up next and getting some matching cushions

big red · Jul 4, 2006

I know it's terrible, but it does look nice

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