Clutch or Gearbox?

[bikeman]

My mk4 1.8T is getting difficult to engage 2nd gear from cold start until I've done about half a mile. It's a 99 on 150K miles on orig clutch (no slip yet).

A sign of the clutch going or more expensive gbox troubles to come?

ps happy xmas.

[Mike671]

Clutch may or help if worn but could be second gear synchro if it's only hard to engage second

[gavgtiturbo]

my clutch was on its way out with the same symptoms except mine was notchy in 1st and reverse with no slipping or smells untill one day it just went.I tried adjusting the gear linkage to no avail but also noticed the gear linkage bush was warn witch cant help so i changed that too.

[xxChrisxx]

High shift effort is typically a worn synchro cone. As oil gets round the box shift effort will reduce.

2nd is the gear that gets the most abuse, so it's not surprising that it wears first.

[bikeman]

Its strange that poor selection is only an issue when cold, once I've done half a mile it's fine. I'm going to try changing the transmission oil and see if that helps. After 150k it'll be a nice treat for the old girl.

[bikeman]

Bah I changed the oil for some nice clean fully sync 75W90 and it's now worse  arrrrgh

Whats the ballpark cost to get 2nd synchro sorted?

[barrym381]

Bah I changed the oil for some nice clean fully sync 75W90 and it's now worse  arrrrgh

Whats the ballpark cost to get 2nd synchro sorted?

had a box reconed about 4 yr ago for £195 so wouldnt think much more than that

[bikeman]

had a box reconed about 4 yr ago for £195 so wouldnt think much more than that

Did that include removal/refitting. I just got a quote for £959!!!!!!!!!

Anyone want to buy a mkIV 1.8T?

[barrym381]

had a box reconed about 4 yr ago for £195 so wouldnt think much more than that

Did that include removal/refitting. I just got a quote for £959!!!!!!!!!

Anyone want to buy a mkIV 1.8T?

no mate removal/refitting was a £100 quid

[bikeman]

Ha that's the north-south divide for you.....