RE:

["Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit)" <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>]

The same thing happens to me. The best thing you can do to reduce the risk
of grinding is to make sure you depress the clutch pedal all the way when
shifting 1-2. Try moving your seat up a notch or two. I'm gonna replace the
gear oil soon to see if that helps any.

Kevin
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	John O'Neill [SMTP:joneill@dominiongroup.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, February 04, 1999 11:19 AM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	
> 
> I have a similar problen to the "Neon" situation. When I rev my "96 
> Jetta GLX over 4500 in first (in order to kick some ...), I risk 
> grinding when shifting to second. The only way to counteract this is 
> to pause between first and second. This wastes valuable seconds. 
> Spoke to various VW dealers who say that this is a problem with 
> this car. I don't beleive it, but can't find anyone who says different.
> 
> Help.