Re: 3rd gear woes!

[mcvety.jonw@kendle.com]

I have no idea if this helps but the last time I experienced a transmission
popping out of gear I was in my '90 VW GLi 16v driving from Montreal to
Florida.  To make a long story short, my transmission leaked, all the fluid
ran out and when I brought it to Aamco (only mechanic who did transmission
in the hick Carolina town I was stranded in) the heat from running without
oil had completely fused the transmission.  $1500 later, and a three night
stay at the local Motel Hell while they waited for a transmission to be
shipped, I was on my way.  I would get it checked out.

Jon



Alan wrote:


Hello,

I have an issue with my 1990 80q that started years ago when I
apparently trashed the synchro(s) that help me shift into third gear. I
noticed a distinct crunch when downshifting, but being careful not to
abuse the transmission (braking more) or double clutching seemed to
handle the problem.

My issue is that as of about a week ago, the problem is much worse. The
transmission will not stay in third gear (except when accelerating).
When at a constant speed or decelerating in third, the gear shift pops
out forcefully. I tried to hold it in gear and find that I cannot do it.

My question is whether this sounds like a linkage problem (something I
might explore) or a real transmission problem (something that I would
not delve into myself)

Thanks in advance,
Alan Page
alanpage@connix.com