[T3] 2026 Invasion Updates...

[Jim Adney]

Yes, it's unlikely to be the gear itself. The parts are held in mesh by the 
springs that push 3 little lugs outwards against the inside of a larger ring. 
This is all part of the syncro ring assy. I don't know what wears when this 
happens, but I've heard that something must wear, since this seems to 
happen on high mileage trannys. I'd be concerned about bungie cordiing the 
shift lever, as that would maintain side thrust and wear on the shift fork and 
the slot it rides in.

On 15 May 2026 at 22:46, Keith Park wrote:

> Looks like Ill be bungie cording my shifter to keep it in 4th for the summer before I can rip it out again and hopefully
> Have it fixed right this time in October, I have a request on the Tranny tech session, a lesson on what holds them in gear,
> And why they pop out when they get worn, or what is not doing its job if its not supposed to be worn.  I still don´t have a picture
> In my head of why it pops out but my builder assures me its not the new 4th gear itself.
> 
> Keith

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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