'86 5KTQ: Hard to shift?

["Mike White" <MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu>]

Friends,

The old quattro is getting harder to shift by the day.  When it is 
cold, it is almost impossible to get into first gear, without fooling 
with the stick a bit.

It is progressively becoming harder to shift into second and third as 
well.  I assume this is probably because the syncros are becoming 
warn. (150k mileso)

Questions:

Is there a way to slow down this problem.  I had the car serviced the 
other day, and the transaxle oil was full.

Should I have the oil changed?  I would assume yes, especially if 
there are metal bits in there circulating around?

Is there a product to reduce the friction, or damage?

Does this mean a $1000 transmission job eventually?

All opinions are WELCOME!

Thanks.

| - Mike White                    |  
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