Gearbox problems on a 1988 90 Q

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <c=GB%a=_%p=Quza%l=EXCHANGE01-970324134828Z-6786@exchange01.uk.quza.com> Ian Rawlings writes:

> As for pausing, when pulling away from traffic lights after having my
> clutch pedal down for about 30 seconds, I still have problems getting
> into first gear.

> >Ian - I'd go w/Phil's suggestion first about checking the gearbox oil level,
> >although I'd take it one step further and change it.  17mm hex driver;

Ah.  That bad, huh?
 
Minor modification - top up the gearbox (with any old rubbish) and do a 
drain/refill after 500 to 1,000 miles if it's made a real difference.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club