I have a 2001 volkswagen golf 2ltr auto. When the car is driving in second it feels like it drops out of gear. I makes a clunk noise and the car loses power for about 1 second then engages again. This problem happens about twice a day during normal driving, not everytime the ransmission changes into or out of second

• Are you backing strait up when this noise happens? Or are you turning the wheel also? Also is a definite knock of perhaps a more click click click click.? Does this even happen when going forward? When the car is in drive and you put your foot on the brake and go into reverse, do you hear a profound clunk? Please answer the questions posed to help me help you a little better.
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Regards,Tony

possible gear box noise

Check transmission fluid level.

bad transmission synchronizers

Sounds like you have a syncro problem. also the linkages may not be adjusted correctly. did you mechanic check your clutch???

sounds like syncro bearings in trans

you do mean its a 5 speed with a clutch right? If so you need to purchase a heavy duty clutch which should handle it well .. that is if its a 5 speed standard shift... holler if you need more Jerry

Sounds like a stripped reverse gear. And for the second gear probally need a new gear (1st 2nd) and the syncros with a new hub. If too much metal from the gears has already made it's way around in the bearings through the transmission oil you might be looking at a new transmission. The Golf 3 generation had many problems with reverse gears. Sorry to be the one to tell you.

Hello Steve!

Sounds like your control arm bushings are worn, which allows the control arm to move too much during loading and making this noise.

May also be a result of play in one of the shafts CV joints but is less likely.

If it's a CV joint then you should feel/hear something similar when accelerating in lower gears and lifting the throttle quickly­­...

Hope this helps!

try thinner oil in the gear box also bleed the cluch and adjust it this should fix the problem
cheers tricky85