Thanks to those who have sent me responses. I have tried sending
mail in return but it has repeatably failed (I think our nameserver is broken).
The details are: 1979 Spitfire 4-speed. I think this has a synchro
on first, I think mine is gone anyway, as well as the synchro on 2nd. I
always have to double-declutch to get into second - which sometimes means
heel and toe'ing as well, or rather ball-and-sideoffoot'ing.
Here is the question: How easy are transmissions to repair? I have
done just about everything on that car except for motor (i.e. bearings), and
diff/trans work. Someone suggested that by popping the trans cap the
problem should be evident. I have certainly had the trans cover off
for other reasons (bleeding clutch, fixing reverse switch, oil, etc), but
not to look into the transmission... on scale of 1-10 how hard are
transmissions the first time?
Anyway, I know of a garage that supposedly treats Brit car enthusiasts
very well. I may bring it in there for the tranny and misc other items (such
as the thrust washers).
Thanks,
KTS
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