gearbox problem, thoughts please

[77mk1]

just had my alignment done and the guy told me he had problems with getting it into reverse and first. when i took it there it was fine but when i left it would not go into first as if there was something blocking the gate and same with reverse. this is the first problem i've had with the gearbox without a hint before hand.

[Golf Loon]

Sounds like some ham fisted gorilla broke or loostened your shift linkages.

[Valver.]

I agree. Have had this exact same thing happen before with a rod shift linkage after I took a car in for a roadworthy and someone with an IQ of less than five points clearly had issues finding reverse gear... It turned out they had literally bent the selector rod!

[Water Boy]

Seems an ocurring trend.

Stu had a problem with some **** wrecking reverse too.

[77mk1]

think we got it fixed, will find out on the way to work tomorrow. changed the gear oil with full syn. plus additive and adjusted the linkage arm ( at least i think that's what it was ) seems to be working now but then again, you never know.

[Jarred]

most probably the linkages going south. I've always take to time explain to every mechanic abou the reverse selection, even then I still worry!

[JoshFair]

whilst on the subject of gear boxes..

i was driving the golf all day, and i noticed every now and then, when i chucked her in first it would actually go into 3rd.. it probs happened 2 times all day (so no major issue) but what could be the problem?

[Jace]

what could be the problem?

Inexperienced driver?

[JoshFair]

HA funny. if only you knew

[Jarred]

probably just needs the shifter alignment to be adjusted a bit, maybe new bushes if the old ones are non existant. or just get used to it the way it is!