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• Gearbox problems "Help" by mansvw on 19 Jul, 2006 17:02
• hi all,
  
  ive got a 1.9td aaz with a mechanical linkage gearbox 020.
  
  the problem im having is putting the car into 5th gear , it just doesn't want to go, i physicaly can't move the gear shifter in to 5th gear, feels like im going to break the shifter. all other gears work fine R1234 are okay, the car drive fine in those gear but 5th gear can't be found.
  
  had a look under the bonnet to see if there was a bent linkage or something. all fine under the bonnet.
  
  any one have any idea? has this happened 2 any1 b4?
• #1 by addautomotive on 19 Jul, 2006 19:11
• 1) this should probably be in the troubleshooting section
  2) check your gear oil... right now!
  If you top up your gear oil and it still does this, you may have lost 5th.
  
  Your 5th gear can be swapped without removing the tranny... I've done it 2-3 times now. Let me dig out the tutorial.
  
  Another thought: Have someone shift the car while you watch the selector on the transmission. Take off the plastic linkages, and try putting it in gear manually. Maybe it is an adjustment issue
• #2 by addautomotive on 19 Jul, 2006 19:18
• 5th gear swap:
  
  http://www.driversfound.com/scirocco/techtips/5thgearconversion/
• #3 by mansvw on 20 Jul, 2006 16:57
• gear box oil is okay, linkages have been checked, that was one of the first things i did.
  
  what should i be looking for once i open up the gear box, will i see a damaged 5th gear or cracked?
  
  where would i get a ew 5th gear? would the main vw dealer sell repair kits?
• #4 by addautomotive on 21 Jul, 2006 05:28
• Well, it could be that the synchro is shot.But it could also be that the retainer clip on the fork has come loose, allowing it to unscrew. That happenned on my mother's car.
  
  If the gear or synchro is shot, let me know. I have 2 good 0.76 assemblies
• #5 by jtanguay on 21 Jul, 2006 07:02
• where can I get my hands on a .75 5th gear?!
• #6 by mansvw on 21 Jul, 2006 08:10
• would you have a do it yourself guide for syncro?
  
  ill let you know by the end of the weekend, i should be openin the end of the gearbox on saturday.
• #7 by addautomotive on 21 Jul, 2006 08:34
• Quote from: jtanguay

  where can I get my hands on a .75 5th gear?!

  
  
  Dunno, I'd probably start in the "for sale/wanted" section. That's where I got my 0.71.
  
  

  Quote from: mansvw

  would you have a do it yourself guide for syncro?
  
  ill let you know by the end of the weekend, i should be openin the end of the gearbox on saturday.

  
  
  I'll have a look for a DIY guide. Yeah, let me know if you want a .76, or even just a synchro for that matter.
• #8 by Black Smokin' Diesel on 21 Jul, 2006 14:45
• This site might help you out, this guy knows VW trannies like the back of his hand.
  
  http://www.brokevw.com/
• #9 by hillfolk'r on 21 Jul, 2006 19:10
• im there dude
  cause rabbittree told me about that site,and i forgot
   maybe they got my3.67 r+p swap info there
  
  
  
  how about that little screw adjustment thingee (something about a  5th gear selector detent or somethin) on top of the trans also,doesnt the bentley describe how to adjust that??
• #10 by mansvw on 24 Jul, 2006 17:21
• Quote from: Black Smokin' Diesel

  This site might help you out, this guy knows VW trannies like the back of his hand.
  
  http://www.brokevw.com/

  
  
  
    just been on the site... excellent...
  
  nice step by step guides..
  
  
  
  what am i looking for when i open the end cap off my trans?