VW GTI VR6 GEar PROBLEM-will not go into 1st and 2nd gear

kampai wrote:
> The car is in the shop right now but can't afford the dealers quote of
> either replacing the two forks for the first or second gear that he is
> saying that needs to be replaced or replace the whole transmission. all
> the the gears besides 1 and 2 goes in fine and tight.

Can you get them to show you the linkage to verify that at least it is
in good shape? If you can, that will color your next decision. But DO
MAKE SURE THAT it is not a linkage problem. Really. Look for a cracked
bushing, or a slipping part, or something loose.

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA