MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: roamer1711 on October 12, 2010, 08:35:16 pm

Title: gear changes ?
Post by: roamer1711 on October 12, 2010, 08:35:16 pm

I have a new mk5, when going from 6th to 5th it takes a positive pressure to the rt to ensure 5th engages otherwise it would naturally go to 3rd is this normal ?

Title: Re: gear changes ?
Post by: john_o on October 12, 2010, 08:44:47 pm

yes, gearchange is sprung in the 3rd - 4th plane, so should always default to centre

Title: Re: gear changes ?
Post by: dmac1969 on October 12, 2010, 08:46:20 pm

I think so , mine is the same , you get used to holding the gear lever towards the right to change down to 5th. I take it you havent had a 6 speed box before , like myself?

Title: Re: gear changes ?
Post by: roamer1711 on October 12, 2010, 08:49:05 pm

Cheers Guys,
                    Just moved from a diesel landrover with a gearbox with plenty of play. Six speed and petrol is a sign of mid life crisis :rolleye: