Transaxle question, First gear pops out,why? Options

[Trekkor]

I can get all of the other gears.

I don't really need 1st, it's just a bit of a pain to get the car up on the trailer.

What part(s) typically wear out causing the 1st gear problem. It grinds like it is not fully engaging.

I hear this can be repaired by removing the works out of the back of the car with the trans housing still in the car.

Any ideas or experiences?

thanks, KT (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap56.gif)

( I took apart a spare trans today to do a peek-a-boo ) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)

[LvSteveH]

Always check your clutch adjustment first. If you put the car in neutral for a few seconds with the clutch depressed, you should be able to go into reverse with no noise. If there is clash going into reverse, put the car in neutral, depress clutch, put it in 2nd or 3d gear, then try going to reverse again, all without letting your foot off the clutch. If you still get clash, you need to tighten up your clutch cable or move the stop on the pedal board further down.