problems getting into 1st gear vr6

[frank_grimes]

looks like it might be a link thing after all...might take it to a pro in adelaide somewhere...
Had not much to do on the weekend thought i could fix it myself....ohh well..

[doridori]

sorry to bump thread, but my car has problems getting into first gear also so have to do the 2nd then 1st trick.

came across this page from a few other places and apparently has fixed it for quite a few people: Shifting GTI-VR6 cable shift linkage perfectly

haven't tried it yet though

[junyip_69]

do you have an image of the end of the shifter linkage bush? ive lost mine and dont know what it looks like

[cliftronix]

I changed my gearbox oil to redline lightweight shock proof and it fixed my getting into first problem.

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[doridori]

at the next service ill probably get the mech to replace gear fluid and check the alignment of the linkages which should make the shift as best as possible.

seems funny how nicer gearbox oil will solve something that seems to be mechanical misalignment?

how much oil does the tranny use?

@junyip_69 sorry i dont have a photo