MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: omeydz on February 12, 2014, 08:18:15 pm

Title: Possible gearbox issues or just me?
Post by: omeydz on February 12, 2014, 08:18:15 pm

Hi everyone!

I recently got a manual 6 speed 60 plate MK6 1.4 Tsi with 51k miles.

Compared to my old MK5 1.4 , the mk6 is a lot stiffer to put into gears both cold and after a long drive too? Engages them all and drives fine and clutch is also fine, no weird noises.

Just given it a major service so its all happy in that department.

Could it be the gearbox cables/linkages needing adjusting/lubrication or the gearbox fluid needing changing?

All help very much appreciated!

Thanks, Omar

Title: Re: Possible gearbox issues or just me?
Post by: doylebros on February 12, 2014, 08:35:53 pm

This is worth a read - I found changing 2 of the 4 bushes 1K0 711 761 B -£10.33 fixed my problem - 20 minutes.

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/how-to-adjust-your-vw-and-audi-manual-shifter-cables/

Sorry

Title: Re: Possible gearbox issues or just me?
Post by: omeydz on February 12, 2014, 08:38:33 pm

Quote from: doylebros on February 12, 2014, 08:35:53 pm

This is worth a read - I found changing 2 of the 4 bushes 1K0 711 761 B -£10.33 fixed my problem - 20 minutes.

Just worn bushes then? Hmm

Is there a link/thread to go with this? Cheers  :smiley:

Title: Re: Possible gearbox issues or just me?
Post by: omeydz on February 18, 2014, 02:34:32 pm

Just went to the dealers and they say the gearbox is fine. Though I would before I went adjusting linkages and changing transmission oils.

Went for a road test with me and said its going to be totally different compared to my 5speed mk5 one. Said my MK6 6 speed box is more heavy duty to cope with extra power and is meant to feel more direct!

Guess I just need to get used to it!! Thanks for the help anyway  :smiley: