Re: Missed shifts and secondgear.

[dag <mavdag1@gdi.net>]

I just had this type of problem fixed on my 95' VR6.  Needless to say they
replaced my first and second gears and the syncros.  I had an extended warranty,
otherwise this would have cost ton of money.

David G
95' Red VR6

Michael & Carmen Keith wrote:

> The clutch will not necessarily get slower as the hydraulic mechanism begins
> to wear out.  Instead, the clutch will simply not disengage fully.  At
> first, this will only be noticeable when you try to shift fast.  As it wears
> further, you will have difficulty shifting into any gear (especially 1st,
> 2nd, & reverse) regardless of how fast or slow you shift.
>
> If the clutch checks out OK, then your 2nd gear syncro is starting to wear
> out.  If this is the case, give a little pause before engaging 2nd gear in
> order to make the syncro last as long as possible.
>
> Michael Keith
> Pasadena, TX
> '98 Jetta GLX
> '85 Golf SCCA ITB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JPearce <j.pearce@daxcontrol.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 5:09 PM
> Subject: Missed shifts and secondgear.
>
> >I have been noticing some strangeness in my 95 GLX, some times when
> >shifting in to second I will apparently miss and grind. Is it possible
> >for the hydraulic clutch to get slower over time? I have never been able
> >to quickly change gears without some problem or the other. Perhaps the
> >trany is getting old and worn. Any ideas would be appreciated.
> >
> >On the side, is VW putting v6's in the passat wagons yet? I thought they
> >were but I heard differently.
> >Thanks
> >
> >