1st Gear Grind---help!, Secret to getting in to first gear without grinding gears Options

[2pointOH]

Clubbers--

Is it possible that I'm losing lubrication or just my mind?? It seems there are times when getting into 1st gear is simple but lately I can't seem to get back to 1st gear without grinding me and all other stopped traffic to a screeching halt.

I do have a slow drip from under the car--seems I have a slight cack in the bottom transaxel (magnesium) housing which I was told was not repairable?? Could this be the culprit?

I can get into 1st easier once in a while when I push up toward reverse then into first. Sometimes revving up then putting her into 1st helps. Should I be more aggressive or will I slowly chip away at my gearbox???

Any thoughts or tips here?? Any thoughts on costs/sources for parts to repair the lower housing??

Thanks--John

[914Sixer]

Have you checked or replaced all your shifting bushings? The plastic bushing behind throwout bearing arm is very critical as is the bushings for the throwout bearing itself. Its the little things that can lead to a clutch job !