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Anonymous Posted on Sep 12, 2009

When started from cold my tdi vw bora crunches into 2nd gear and slightly crunches again into 3rd gear after 10 to 15 mins when the car warms up it is totally fine what could cause this?????

  • Anonymous Sep 12, 2009

    ive already done an oil change andthe lad at the garage actually went on the computer 2 check which oil grade 2 use so any more ideas would be of great help

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Try changing the oil, paying great attention to manufacturer's recommendations. Could be oil is way too thick and is sticking things that are supposed to slide, until it warms and thins.

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    madadam1965 Sep 12, 2009

    Sorry, I am slightly scratching around - except that evidently engine heat and/or gearbox heat is changing something to improve synchromesh action. Perhaps engine warms the clutch fluid, which expands and releases clutch fully when warm. Check clutch biting point when cold - if very high up, or if very slight clutch pedal movement can disengage clutch when driving along, consider clutch not releasing properly (friction plate or thrust bearing - high mileage wear; replace clutch if so).

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    madadam1965 Sep 12, 2009

    Clutch fluid may be contaminated with air, reducing effective clutch travel - bleed with new fluid.

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    madadam1965 Sep 14, 2009

    If clutch is failing to disengage properly when cold, clutch biting point would be right near the floor, not high up (DOH !).

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