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I have a 2003 vw golf gt tdi 130 6 speed and have lost 1st and 2nd gear. I have checked the cables and they are working fine, the selector is moving but the gears are not engageing.
I've found the problem, i have removed the box and had a friend look at it, there is a fork type thing in the box that selects the gears, this has broken and i will be ordering a new one in the morning. Thanks anywayI've found the problem, i have removed the box and had a friend look at it, there is a fork type thing in the box that selects the gears, this has broken and i will be ordering a new one in the morning. Thanks anyway
AnonymousJan 11, 2009
I've got the exact same problem on mine too - it will be going into the garage tomorrow, so bloody glad I found this post - could have left myself open to a horrendous ****-take from the mechanic...
RDI've got the exact same problem on mine too - it will be going into the garage tomorrow, so bloody glad I found this post - could have left myself open to a horrendous ****-take from the mechanic...
RD
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Re: I have a 2003 vw golf gt tdi 130 6 speed and have...
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE! IF CABLES IS LOOSE YOU COULD HARDLY ENGAGE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. IF YOUR CAR IS USING CLUTCH CABLE, ADJUST IT IF IT USES FLUID, CHECK THE RUBBER CAPS.
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hydraulic clutch needs attention
replace slave cylinder fill with fluid and bleed the air out
replacing the clutch master cylinder would also be a good idea as at 1980 model will be worn out if not replaced before hand
if cable clutch , replace the cable
If you'd said 1st and reverse I would have said clutch. First check your gear sgift rod for aligbnment. If it is out when you push the gear lever left to engage 1st your selector might be somewhere between 1st and 2nd. Next check all the linkage bushes for wear. Those also cause misalignment. Last thing to check is the gearbox itself for synchromesh damage.
you dont say what miles the car has done.but you should now be using semi synthetic 20/50 oil and try using a fuel additive(redex/wynns)to clean the injectors.if you are using oil it is possible that the engine has lost some of its compression due to ring/valve wear.did you know that to convert your engine to a 130/150bhp unit,you only need to change the ecu try"diesel tuning"website.....
its the gear linkage ,underneath the car is a splined shaft with a clamp .slacken clamp and turn it to the left a bit or look for the original marks in the grime
You say there is no gears! does it go into gear, if so is there a horrible crunch??? can you put it into gear when the engine is turned off!
Sounds like to me that one of the linkage rods have broken/come off, these rods are situated just off the gearbox from the gear lever! there should be two rods i think! check these for damage/missing! replace if necessary!
Hope this helps
I've found the problem, i have removed the box and had a friend look at it, there is a fork type thing in the box that selects the gears, this has broken and i will be ordering a new one in the morning. Thanks anyway
I've got the exact same problem on mine too - it will be going into the garage tomorrow, so bloody glad I found this post - could have left myself open to a horrendous ****-take from the mechanic...
RD
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