303hound 0 Posted February 5, 2005 Hi there, new to the forum - wicked site by the way. After some advice really or if anyone has come accross the same problem I`m drivin a vr6 on an m plate with about 60k on clock problem is though occasionally when i`m coming down the gears i can`t get second - it`s as if second gear has dissapeared??? any ideas?? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 5, 2005 Hi and welcome to the forum. This discussion has come up a little in recent weeks, and it can be a number of things that cause this. Some of the possible culprits and some fixes can be found in here, and might be of some use to you? :) http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 5, 2005 Welcome to the forum.... Could be a few things, shifter allignment, stretched gear cables, sloppy engine/gearbox mounts, syncro's... Is the clutch ok (not biting low to the carpet?) good starting point would be to get the gearbox oil changed to some redline mt90 (http://www.redlineoil.co.uk) and check the mounts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted February 5, 2005 303hound, Welcome to the forum m8 .. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted February 5, 2005 welcome :D as you can see in the above thread,a simple circlip sorted it for me. 8) neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 5, 2005 If its of any use, i'm getting some seriously sloppy gear change issues at the minute as well and I believe its because my front mount needs some rather urgent attention.. 2nd gear is one of the worst (though every gear is basically a struggle) and driving my car is a particularly painful experience at the minute. Its off for a session @ Stealth Racing on the 14th to get it sorted out.. get it all realigned, gearbox oil changed, front mount sorted.. should hopefully be a rather nice drive again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 5, 2005 Its off for a session @ Stealth Racing on the 14th Don't forget the flowers... :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
303hound 0 Posted February 5, 2005 cheers guys - first port of call will be to change the gear box oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 5, 2005 cheers guys - first port of call will be to change the gear box oil. Oh yeah - If you order the Oil from Delta (Redline) you need 2 bottles (quarts) and mention this forum for a discount... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 5, 2005 Its off for a session @ Stealth Racing on the 14th Don't forget the flowers... :D I was well aware of the irony when I booked that day, as was Vince :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 5, 2005 I was well aware of the irony when I booked that day, as was Vince Good man - nice to know your prioritys are right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
303hound 0 Posted February 5, 2005 cheers guys - first port of call will be to change the gear box oil. Oh yeah - If you order the Oil from Delta (Redline) you need 2 bottles (quarts) and mention this forum for a discount... cheers for that - just been looking through members cars - some stunning looking ones out there 8) :D 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
303hound 0 Posted February 7, 2005 had a good root around today - and spotted that one of the mounts is looking suspect - so got my mechanic to get me a quote for one. cheers for your help again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian g60 corrado 0 Posted February 9, 2005 hi my second gear is also poor ,and was wondering what is the thinnest oil for gearboxes ,is it worth using thin engine or p a s oil. cheers. brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted February 9, 2005 DO NOT USE PAS FLUID OR ENGINE OIL IN YOUR GEARBOX! This will result in a rather large and expensive bill for a new gearbox as it will kill it... :| Use a good quality gear oil (like Redline MT) in your gearbox and it'll be as good as it can be... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 10, 2005 hi my second gear is also poor ,and was wondering what is the thinnest oil for gearboxes ,is it worth using thin engine or p a s oil. cheers. brian. GL5 spec gear oil, synthetic based 75/90 is probably the best, the recommended oil is 80/90 gear oil, GL4 spec. Halfords do 80/90 and 75/90 I think, VW sell fully synthetic by the litre too, this used to be supplied only for 'problem' new cars before VW would give in and replace a gearbox under warranty. It may help, especially with a cold box, but won't fix a worn synchro or worn selectors. David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian g60 corrado 0 Posted February 22, 2005 think i used gl5 the last time i changed the oil so would you say that 75/90 is the thinest or best. thanks for advise david. cheers. brian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddyg 0 Posted February 22, 2005 When should the gearbox oil be changed? ie what mileage? would it be advisable to change it every x miles even if you have no gearbox problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
