Gearbox problems?

[Overseer]

I've been having problems the past couple of days when changing gear. When I put the car into first (and sometimes second) its really stiff and I have to use more considerable force. Wierd thing is the car is better when cold, but when its warm and I'm in traffic it starts to play up.

I can't hear any whirring as described in other gearbox related threads, so could this be something else?

Any help would be much apprechiated.

[tegwin]

The first thing I would do is renew the oil in the gearbox....

Then if that doesnt cure it, look at anything that can expand when its hot... so gear linkages etc..

[6N2 GTI 00]

Mine has this problem from time to time but I must admit its normally when the car is cold.
To solve the problem I normally just fully engage the cluth and go through all the gears and then re-select 1st or reverse.

One thing you could do Overseer is have the gearbox oil changed, normally that does make a noticeable difference.

I wouldnt worry about the stiffness too much though, mine has the same problem from time to time so youre not alone

Ben,

[Tim_GTi]

I had this problem a while back, it's the clutch mate. For definite.

Once heated up it got to the point where I had to turn the car off to get it into first or reverse. Got a new clutch - happy days!

[Overseer]

Great

Could you do me a favour Tim and post the part numbers for the Sachs Clutch - thats the one you recommend right? Do I also need a new clutch cable - do you have the number for that too?

And how much am I looking at for the Clutch, cable and fitting?

Cheers

[Tim_GTi]

SACHs clutch kit, part number 3000581001. Not sure of the cable sorry, VW will be able to sort you out with that one though.

The clutch kit costs around £100, cable is about £30 and it'll prob take 2-3 hours work. So an extra £70-105 labour or so on top?