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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: godsANGER on 16 June 2010, 22:57

Title: stiff gears ?
Post by: godsANGER on 16 June 2010, 22:57

oks i have used the search button, couldn't find the answer i was after.

Sometimes when i want to get it in revere or 1st i have to put it in then take it out then back in for it to get it in gear, mainly when i first get in the car, also it feels stiff and a bit clunky then it well be fine relay smooth gear changers then back to being a bit stiff.

any idea what it can be? checks i can do? possible fixers?

Thanks

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: navmk4gti on 17 June 2010, 13:07

mines doing exact same .. :sad:

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: s-l-i-x on 17 June 2010, 13:14

Gearbox oil change?  :undecided:

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: navmk4gti on 17 June 2010, 13:17

Quote from: s-l-i-x on 17 June 2010, 13:14

Gearbox oil change?  :undecided:

dun that  :undecided:

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: Hulmie on 17 June 2010, 13:21

Possible worn linkages

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: godsANGER on 17 June 2010, 22:22

Quote from: s-l-i-x on 17 June 2010, 13:14

Gearbox oil change?  :undecided:

i think i may as well try that first, sounds cheapest lol
any guides don't know if it matters but its a 1.9tdi the baby 90beast

Quote from: Hulmie on 17 June 2010, 13:21

Possible worn linkages

how can you tell?

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: tg1 on 18 June 2010, 15:40

on my honda i got the bushes at the bottom of the shifter replaced,

stopped it being so sloppy and having play (side to side) whilst in gear

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: golf-sib on 18 June 2010, 19:39

Quote from: navmk4gti on 17 June 2010, 13:17

Quote from: s-l-i-x on 17 June 2010, 13:14

Gearbox oil change?  :undecided:

dun that  :undecided:

What oil. as 80w-90 will cause stiff changes below 10c, as you got to remember viscocity is relevent the the climate the cars in, prett sure vw recommend 75w-90 for UK.

Me and slix had both gearboxes done, he went for VW standard 75w-90 and his gearbox is fine, I went for 80w90 Catsrol Diff oil and that gives me stiffness in gear 1 below 10c in climate or until engine etc has warmed up in cooler weather.

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: godsANGER on 21 June 2010, 19:44

is there a guide ?

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: MickeyC on 21 June 2010, 20:06

mine does it now n again trying to get into 3rd

Title: Re: stiff gears ?
Post by: godsANGER on 21 June 2010, 20:15

Quote from: MickeyC on 21 June 2010, 20:06

mine does it now n again trying to get into 3rd

myns 1st and reverse