Slipping out of 2nd gear

[Keithver]

Does anyone know if there are adjustments to the 5 speed gearbox.
When I approach a stop street in 2nd and take my foot off the accelerator, it slips out of 2nd. If I hold the lever in position it stays in 2nd without any force. Under acceleration she remains in gear. All other gears are fine.
Have I got an incorrect forward spring TAV 29 18 (below). My spring looks to be the same size.
The photo below shows a smaller spring that Pieces say is for the gearbox. Where does this go please
All suggestions would be appreciated

[lancialulu]

That smaller spring is correct. Indeed any similar spring will work but this is unlikely to cure slipping out of second.

On the dipstick side of the gearbox is a small lateral housing which contains a ball and spring (see Tav 33) you may find a stronger spring will help solve the problem but more correctly it is likely the 2nd gear is worn.

[Keithver]

Thanks Tim. I will replace the spring with the smaller one and check the lateral housing on the weekend. I hope that will sort it out. Other wise It'll have to wait until I remove the box one day

[lancialulu]

the plug in the lateral housing sometimes gets corroded in. At the end is an m3 thread where you can put a bolt to pull the plug out....

[Keithver]

all the tricks of the trade. Thanks for the tip

[lancialulu]

all the tricks of the trade. Thanks for the tip

Not trade....