Hi Sean,

Since you are jumping out of both 1st and 3rd, you
should try adjusting your gearshift.  If it is
preventing you from fully engaging the gear (by
preventing you from fully pushing the gearshift up)
you will have the same symptoms.

Z

--- Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU> wrote:
> Over the last 2 months my 81 has been popping out of
> 1st gear. I engage it
> at a light from full stop (and it feels like it goes
> in) then start off
> letting out the clutch and it "pops" out of gear.
> This morning the same
> behavior migrated to the 3rd gear also. While
> driving (shifting from second
> to third) it "pops" out of 3rd gear after it feels
> like it goes into gear.
> Happens when the engine is hot or cold. Only 5000
> miles on a new clutch.
> Slave and master are new like the clutch. Vacuum
> (power assist) cylinder is
> old. Reservoir is full. No sign of any leaks. Fluid
> in tranny is new like
> clutch.
> Please chime in with your opinions !
> Sean Garrett
> 1981 Westy (his)
> 1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
> Soon... 1987 Syncro project
> sean.garrett@asu.edu

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