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Offline 2007GTI

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1st to 2nd is a bit sticky
« on: 08 October 2009, 17:12 »
hi guys,

I'm venturing out of the Mk5 section, so treat me nicely.

I recently helped a mate buy a lovely mk4 1.6 16v.

However he is complaining the gear change form 1st to 2nd is a bit sticky and I wondered if this was a common problem? 

Maybe a change of gearbox oil would help?

thanks in advance.
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: 1st to 2nd is a bit sticky
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2009, 17:36 »
Screwdriver on top of the gearbox? That was my problem!
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Re: 1st to 2nd is a bit sticky
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2009, 18:39 »
ha ha!
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Re: 1st to 2nd is a bit sticky
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2009, 12:40 »
1.6 gearboxes are renowned to failing unfortunately

I'd try changing the oil and get the linkage looked at and go from there
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Re: 1st to 2nd is a bit sticky
« Reply #4 on: 11 October 2009, 21:11 »
cheers!
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