P2 Gear change issues
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:16 pm
Out for a test drive the other day I came off a roundabout seeking 1st gear and the gearchange jammed solid - no drive. Eventually I thumped the gearstick back into neutral and was able to get home gingerly. On uncovering the gearbox I found all 4 bolts J23 holding the gear change remote control housing J1 were loose! Naturally I tightened them up but could see no way of checking the adjustment. Doesnt seem to be mentioned in the manual either. (At the same time I saw oil had leaked out of the gearbox filler cap F68. The bolt for the clip holding the cap down F70/71 was also loose and the cork seal F69 in the cap pretty squashed. I only mention this for completeness I dont think it is relevant). Anyway I topped up the box and hoped I had fixed the problem but since then the gear change has got more and more difficult ie refusing to go into the chosen gear, especially 1st and 2nd. I did take the UJ cap J14 off the gearstick and thoroughly lubed the ball and also adjusted the freewheel cable P24-26 but that was an aside.
Can anyone suggest where I can adjust either the gearchange or box to get it working smoothly again- a major trip next month is looming up fast!
Can anyone suggest where I can adjust either the gearchange or box to get it working smoothly again- a major trip next month is looming up fast!