stiff gears ?

[godsANGER]

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

[navmk4gti]

mines doing exact same ..

[s-l-i-x]

Gearbox oil change? 

[navmk4gti]

Gearbox oil change? 

dun that 

[Hulmie]

Possible worn linkages

[godsANGER]

Gearbox oil change? 

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

Possible worn linkages

how can you tell?

[tg1]

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

[golf-sib]

Gearbox oil change? 

dun that 

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.

[godsANGER]

is there a guide ?

[MickeyC]

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