Gearbox crunch/grind

[TheTwoToneRebel]

Hi i have a 2002 ford transit T280 2.0td FWD.

basically it drives ok it just could be better the problem i am having is when i select 1st gear i need to raise the clutch a little before it will go in and sometimes when at junctions it feels like its in first but when i lift the clutch pedal it crunches and i have to put pressure on the gear lever to get it to go in 1st gear.
another problem is when i'm driving and try to go from 2nd to 3rd it will crunch unless i change gear really slow and sometimes it just crunches anyway, if i'm going down from 4th to 3rd its the same it will crunch unless i change down stupidly slow.
all the rest of the gears are fine its just 1st and 3rd i have a problem with i have replaced the clutch and changed the gearbox oil but there was no change.
Many Thanks, Jay.

[ake]

gear selector cables will be worn and need replaced

[TheTwoToneRebel]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I will order a new set and post the result on here i really hope it works ha ha. Thanks Jay.

[v8dave]

Could also be an issue with the gear selector turret on top of the box.

Have a look in the technical how-to section :- viewforum.php?f=18&start=50

[TheTwoToneRebel]

Hi, i checked the turret and it moves around freely, i have the cables on order im just waiting for them now.
do i have to adjust the cables or are they a standard size? Thanks, jay.