gear linkage slipping!

[big_wig_074]

having an issue with the gear linkage, have fitted new bushes (in the cheaper kit of the 2 from vwheritage without the arms)and ive set the gears with a 15mm gap, I then get all gears and drive off happily, but after a while first gear starts to become difficult to find,and then disappears unless I push the stick down and find it just next to reverse (reverse is still fine at all times) and 2nd becomes harder to find. am I missing something?it doesn't keep on slipping away to the point I lose reverse but it always loses 1st and 2nd. any ideas or help is welcome. yes the clamp is tight on the linkage end.

[big_wig_074]

ok, ive sorted this one as well, I hate leaving unanswered questions, so, the answer was that the rear gearbox/engine mount had broken, allowing the engine to move excessively which I presume was changing the settings. a new mount has been fitted, linkage set up to 15mm and away she went, perfect gears from then on, no issues at all.

[mark1gls]

Glad you have found out what it was.
Never thought about the engine/gearbox mount.