It won't go into gear!!

[John Larson]

You wrote:  "Hi all!!

I got my '87 VW Quantum Syncro (same drive
train/tranny as the 4KQ) started last evening after a
top end engine rebuilt, and when I went to put it
into first gear for a test drive, the shifter would
not budge at all!!!"

It's highly likely that the disc is rusted to the flywheel.  You need to get 
the car where it's got a clear path to the street or a parking lot, get it 
warmed up, shut it off, and start it in second gear.  After the car is 
moving along nicely, depress the clutch pedal and then get on and off the 
throttle abruptly and with some enthusiasm.  That should break it free in a 
few tries.  If these instructions aren't clear, e-mail me back and I can 
elaborate.  I have seen this a number of times over the years, and have 
saved the owners a LOT of money with this technique.  John