Hi i have a Opel gearbox a F16 box i select it in gear turn the drive sharft and the main shart is jammed

1996 DAEWOO ESPERO
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BARRY MIDDLETON
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I have removed my old one its damanged so i bought a second hand one if i select it in gear and turn drive shaft the main shaft that goes in your clutch does not turn what could the problem be?
Mar 18, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It should be able to turn-could be an engagement sleeve or a synchronizer problem-
Mar 18, 2012 at 7:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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When gears are engaged, the clutch has to be depressed for the main shaft to turn, ie if the engine is not running.
Mar 18, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is the tranny mounted to the engine or on a bench table-I'm confused take it KHLow
Mar 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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