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!

[77mk1]

problem not fixed and very PISSED off got reverse once today and first once. the linkages looked ok and we adjusted the shifter alignment too. so very annoyed, first this and then the comp got a massive virus. ugh