Shift linkage adjustment.

[golfmeup]

My car does that typical 2nd gear crunch if you change up too quick.

Could it help to check the linkages too?

I have a standard shifter set-up, might look at the short shifter setup?

[Spyda]

All you need is a 13mm spanner mate.

Put the car in first gear.

Loosen the 13mm nut on the rod down by the steering rack.
Peel back the gearshift gaiter inside the car and move the stick would be in the optimum place for 1st gear. Get a helper to hold it steady and do up the 13mm nut tight.

All should now be well. If you cant get 5th, you need to move it over a bit more.

Tryed it and didnt realy work, made it a bit better but 5th is still tough and first is close to the same.

Must be the box or something.

[Golf Loon]

Did you have an assistant? You cant do it on your own.
I reckon it just needs adjustment.

[Spyda]

I got my bro to help out. I did manage to move it in to a couple of positions. The first attempt was ****ed, 1st was in reverse position, the second atempt moved the stick more to the center and a bit further forward, not alot of imporvement though.

Ill draw up a diagram of the problem, it will help explain it alot better.