Notchy clunky gearbox question

[Leonfrdiesel184]

Hi everyone is it normally for first to second gear to be rather clunky and notchy? I have noticed at higher rpm the gear change is better and of course seems worse in the world and ok when car warmed up. Second is still always clunky though but not as bad when warm. Anyone else find the same ? Cheers thanks

 

[Leonfrdiesel184]

In the cold I meant lol

 

[adam davies]

In the cold I meant lol

Jesus you got never ending problems with that car three posts in a day ?.
I would probably sell it on

 

[Leonfrdiesel184]

Lol lol can you tell who recently found their log in details again mate lol lol

 

[black_sheep]

It is a characteristic of every VAG manual gearbox I've owned since Mk5 golf.

You can perform a reset of the manual gearbox mechanism. I used to do this twice a year. Once in winter and once when the temperatures rose in spring.

Workshop manuals here: look for one titled 6 speed manual gearbox. Don't need special tool. 5mm drift, Allen key or nail will suffice to lock the gear shifter in position.

General maintenance - Leon Mk3 Official Seat Workshop Manuals Link

Hi All! I obtained these a few months ago, and they've been a great use so far. Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals for the Leon Mk3 3dr/5dr. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M4ofxxMgsFjE7hNWg6l4KuifelmdMUu0?usp=sharing...

www.seatcupra.net

Video here may also help - principle is the same:

 

[SuperV8]

It is a characteristic of every VAG manual gearbox I've owned since Mk5 golf.

You can perform a reset of the manual gearbox mechanism. I used to do this twice a year. Once in winter and once when the temperatures rose in spring.

Workshop manuals here: look for one titled 6 speed manual gearbox. Don't need special tool. 5mm drift, Allen key or nail will suffice to lock the gear shifter in position.

General maintenance - Leon Mk3 Official Seat Workshop Manuals Link

Hi All! I obtained these a few months ago, and they've been a great use so far. Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals for the Leon Mk3 3dr/5dr. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M4ofxxMgsFjE7hNWg6l4KuifelmdMUu0?usp=sharing...

www.seatcupra.net

Video here may also help - principle is the same:

I have found my mechanism on my gearbox a little worn (around 100,000miles) - the aluminium piece where the white plastic pad slides for left/right lever positioning causing play/slack in the gear lever.

I fitted a new plastic slider which didn't really help so think I need a new mech.

 

[Leonfrdiesel184]

It is a characteristic of every VAG manual gearbox I've owned since Mk5 golf.

You can perform a reset of the manual gearbox mechanism. I used to do this twice a year. Once in winter and once when the temperatures rose in spring.

Workshop manuals here: look for one titled 6 speed manual gearbox. Don't need special tool. 5mm drift, Allen key or nail will suffice to lock the gear shifter in position.

General maintenance - Leon Mk3 Official Seat Workshop Manuals Link

Hi All! I obtained these a few months ago, and they've been a great use so far. Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals for the Leon Mk3 3dr/5dr. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M4ofxxMgsFjE7hNWg6l4KuifelmdMUu0?usp=sharing...

www.seatcupra.net

Video here may also help - principle is the same:

Thanks so much for this mate how do you get to gear box in the engine bay and where is it located? Thanks mate

 

[black_sheep]

Thanks so much for this mate how do you get to gear box in the engine bay and where is it located? Thanks mate

It's underneath the air box. First-time I would recommend removing the lid on the air filter housing, air filter and snow grate. Then pull the lower section of the air box upwards. There is a large rubber grommet that fixes the air box in place - don't be shy when removing. Next time, you can remove without the disassembly.

 

[black_sheep]

As an afterthought, on a Mk5 Golf, the dealer replaced the gearbox oil with a higher viscosity variant, which did help too.

 

[Leonfrdiesel184]

It's underneath the air box. First-time I would recommend removing the lid on the air filter housing, air filter and snow grate. Then pull the lower section of the air box upwards. There is a large rubber grommet that fixes the air box in place - don't be shy when removing. Next time, you can remove without the disassembly.

Thanks mate is it really straight forward when you remove the air box completely? Is there anything I should be careful of and make sure I dont shag up lol

 

[black_sheep]

The hardest part is removing the gator around the gear lever. Plastic is brittle when cold - just leave the car running with the heater on full for 5 mins so the plastic won't snap when you prise it off. Have a look at the guides threads pinned to the top of this forum for internal trim removal.

only other thing is to take care with the plastic locating pin on the gearbox itself - these have been known to snap if too heavy handed - you can wiggle the mech to get it to engage smoothly.