T4 stuck in 3rd or 4th, clutch is ok !!

[DazzT4]

1997 Transporter T4 2.0 5spd manual petrol, stuck in 3rd or 4th, clutch is ok, But when i drive it i can have the clutch out and can select most gears, as if the linkage is not connected!!!, I had a look underneath and sprayed some lubricant on the linkages, it freed up a lot better, but if i pull up to a stop and have it in neutral it will stall when i let the clutch out!! does anyone have a solution or have heard of anything the same with the T4?? also, does the T4 have a clutch fluid reservoir? if so, how can i check that?? To get it going i have to rev the hell out of it to get it rolling....but it will not change gear ?? hope someone can help me here.... cheers, Dazz

[Gold Coaster]

Hi Dazz, I had a similar problem where I couldn't engage 1st, 2nd or reverse and was stuck at the bottom of a steep driveway so no way out! I had the car towed to my mechanic where he replaced the gearshift bush to the gearbox end of shift link. Cost $95 for parts and labour.

If you repost this in the 'Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle, Kombi' section of the forum under 'VW Vans and People Movers' I'm sure that you will get a greater response.

[DazzT4]

Thankyou mate, I also have a feeling it could be a bit of the Ubolt setup!! and that my shaft has twisted...but i will get someone to have a look at it...so hard to get going in 3rd hahahaha...i also dont have 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th!!....i also thought maybe it was solenoids...who knows??...but thankyou for your time, its muchly apreciated!!...i think im moving to Kirra soon.....The Gold Coast is awesome!!...Dazz