For various complicated reasons I've left this issue longer than I should, mostly because of pets bankrupting me just when I've had to take a massive pay cut, but we are where we are.
2002 Leon TDi SE - first reverse became tricky, then first, then third - second isn't too bad but yesterday I actually had to pull over and play about as she refused point blank to go into third. Gets worse as she gets warm so at the end of a journey I have to park nose first.
At the same time we have a rumbly whine increasing with speed not gears and not stopping with clutch dipped, I thought wheel bearings but possibly not.
Today I have topped up the gearbox oil, it's definitely smoother but not the super-lovely gear changes we had when she had a mere 100k on the clock. Only road tested for around 5 miles / 10 minutes though.
Questions - first, can it take a little time for it all to ease up again? Second, any other thoughts on problem? I don't think clutch fluid but is it same as brake fluid as I can't find another pot for it? No apparent leaks anywhere, and clutch bite is not high. Been reading about the shim mod, could that help?
2002 Leon TDi SE - first reverse became tricky, then first, then third - second isn't too bad but yesterday I actually had to pull over and play about as she refused point blank to go into third. Gets worse as she gets warm so at the end of a journey I have to park nose first.
At the same time we have a rumbly whine increasing with speed not gears and not stopping with clutch dipped, I thought wheel bearings but possibly not.
Today I have topped up the gearbox oil, it's definitely smoother but not the super-lovely gear changes we had when she had a mere 100k on the clock. Only road tested for around 5 miles / 10 minutes though.
Questions - first, can it take a little time for it all to ease up again? Second, any other thoughts on problem? I don't think clutch fluid but is it same as brake fluid as I can't find another pot for it? No apparent leaks anywhere, and clutch bite is not high. Been reading about the shim mod, could that help?