Well If I read this you have issues getting it into 1st unless you are at a full stop.
That is almost normal. The syncros are probably shot on the first gear, but there was always issues on my ride when I tried to
Down shift to 1st when rolling, and I usually had to go to second then down to first after a stop.
Second I would drain all the gear lube out of the tranny and re-fill with fresh, then drive for a bit and drain and refill it again.
I would also change the linkages, and possibly the mounts as if they are broken or trashed, then that can cause issues as well.
Then if it doesn't improve, I would start looking for a new one.
www.brokevw.com has some good how do I do that as he is the expert on Dub tranny's.
That is almost normal. The syncros are probably shot on the first gear, but there was always issues on my ride when I tried to
Down shift to 1st when rolling, and I usually had to go to second then down to first after a stop.
Second I would drain all the gear lube out of the tranny and re-fill with fresh, then drive for a bit and drain and refill it again.
I would also change the linkages, and possibly the mounts as if they are broken or trashed, then that can cause issues as well.
Then if it doesn't improve, I would start looking for a new one.
www.brokevw.com has some good how do I do that as he is the expert on Dub tranny's.