[200q20v] RE: gear shifting problems

[Paul Wilson]

It could also be the springs for the clutch's pressure plate are failing.
This happened to an old Rabbit I had and the symptoms were similar to those
you described.

Paul Wilson

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-quattro at audifans.com [mailto:owner-quattro at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Fred Munro
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 7:52 AM
> To: quattro at audifans.com; Brett Dikeman
> Cc: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: gear shifting problems
>
>
> Sounds like a shift linkage bushing(s) has failed, Brett. You
> could pull the
> shift boot off and check the shift lever mount - you may also be
> able to get
> an idea of what is going on by shifting through the gears and watching the
> linkage action (while stationary, of course:o). If it is a failed linkage
> bushing, it's not the kind of job you do on the side of the road with a
> hammer and a large bent screwdriver :o)
>
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4  108k km
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brett Dikeman" <quattro at pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Cc: <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 7:01 PM
> Subject: gear shifting problems
>
>
> > this just suddenly(past day or two) cropped up...it's getting really
> > difficult to shift my car, and the shifter feels very different;
> > seems to "float" a lot more when the stick is in neutral, whereas
> > before, even in neutral, you could "feel" things moving around and
> > the shifter had some resistance.
> >
> > 1st is so-so; 2nd gear I am -constantly- missing; it never full
> > engages and grinds the gears.  3rd is now showing signs of the same;
> > 4th/5th seem to be fine.
> >
> > Once the car is in gear, the  shifter seems fine and shows the usual
> > "in gear" play.  But getting into the gear is a royal PITA.
> >
> > Reverse as always, never likes to engage.  5th once in a blue moon
> > refuses to go.
> >
> > What do I look for?  I'm short on tools+time at the moment, and I
> > need to be back in NY tomorrow.
> >
> > Brett
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