dgr1983 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 hi everyone, im new to the vw lupo, just bought one to try fix up, not bothered about how much its gonna cost to fix, its a projectso heres my problemsi have a similar problem as a previous post - Gearbox problems [uPDATED] Leaking! pics! ** same pics as this person but no putty stuff on minealso** when i try to select a gear it doesnt work, only 3rd and 4th workif i try to select 1st, it then slides into the centre into 3rdif i try to select 2nd, it then slides into the centre into 4thi noticed the gear selector rod under the car, the socket had worn and the person had just cable tied it ongot a new bit but still the same problemif you drive the car you can move off in 3rd, i have it up on ramps with the front bumper off at the moment so i can access it a bit better, im gonna remove the exhaust system next to get access to the gear selector cables as this might be my next part to check before replacing the gearboxi have the elsawin software for reference when taking the car apartplease if anyone could help me get it touchcheersdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 sounds like the linkage needs adjusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgr1983 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 thanks for the reply, not sure what part you mean, i had a look on the elsawin software, do you know of any specific parts of it i should check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 the gear selector is the linkage, sorry not far from where the selector joins the gearbox is a bit where you can adjust it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Just replace the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgr1983 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 thanks truCido i checked the elsawin software for a guide, it says you need a 3192 Gear stick jig to adjust iti can loosen the nuts but when it comes to the gear stick adjusting i require a jigcheers againi will let you know how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 dont listen to elsawin lol! Just get someone to sit in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpercy87 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Can you select reverse? I have had issues with my selector arm recently but sorted it all out. The arm in my case was pushing against the rubber gasket seal which is about 1.5 inches long and sits directly on the gearbox which a small bar is coming from. If this is the case with you, check all the bolts are in place. You can also adjust the clearance on the selector with a couple of bolts.The post you are referring to is mine aswell. It turn out it is NOT the gear oil. Check the smell of the oil, you'll know if it is gear oil lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgr1983 Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) i managed to get under the car today to have a look and see things better, ive found a leak from my power steering, i know this because my power steering tank is empty, the bottom of the car next to the drivers side wheel is soaked in the oilthe bottom of the gearbox is covered in oil, not sure if its the power steering oilrickpercy87 - i can select select reverse, 3rd and 4th so will check all bolts and try adjust the bolts for the selectorhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/4lr2yqq1h72zaju/2013-04-21%2014.19.33.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/cywuvhx83dpicmc/2013-04-21%2014.19.14.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/o2aqops0qmv0o0q/2013-04-21%2014.19.10.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/gu3wppyvjssf2vd/2013-04-21%2014.18.47.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/bvxt3s99otfc2pa/2013-04-21%2013.42.49.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/nx7cngpcokrn9s0/2013-04-21%2013.42.41.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/j2pdm0klfx2jb25/2013-03-13%2021.33.13.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/rkkbyt8nbvx7vvd/2013-03-13%2021.33.11.jpg Edited April 21, 2013 by dgr1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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