Hard Shifting

[rocco16v@netzero.net (L F)]

Sal-
  Your clutch is dragging.
Too much play in the pedal?
Wrong/mismatched clutch components?
Go through the install (in your mind, silly) and see what may have occurred
that was "funny/odd".

Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sal Guzzo" <pellom@YorkU.CA>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; <Mk1gti@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 9:32 PM
Subject: Hard Shifting


> Guys and gals,
>
> I'm glad to report that I finally got my 2.0l 8V swap complete.  It's not
> nearly as fast as the 16V but whatever...
>
> Nonetheless, I've having a hard time shifting into gears.  I definitely
know
> it's not the linkages.  When the car is not running, it will shift into
> gears without any problems.  Actually, I have to shut the car down in
order
> to get the tranny into first..lol!  It seems like the clutch is somewhat
> engaging.  When it's in first gear with the clutch pedal engaged, the car
> will  slowly roll forward.  If it's in reverse, it will do the same only
in
> reverse.  It will grind into reverse and needs to be forced into 1st and
> second.  This will only occur when the motor is running.  When the car is
> not running, it will shift into gear with no problems.
>
> So what do you guys suggest?  Tranny fluid was replaced with some Redline.
> I checked it on the weekend and it looked brownish.  The clutch, and
> pressure plate are brand spanking new.  I've also tried to adjust the
clutch
> but to no avail.  I've also adusted the linkages, replaced the bushings
and
> installed new linkage arms.
>
> My other options I'm thinking is that the clutch release mechanism is
> failing or I need to adjust the selector shaft as found on the top of the
> tranny.  Anyone have any other ideas or suggestions?  I'm at a loss here
and
> just completely frustrated by this whole project.  Anyone?
>
>
> Sal Guzzo
>
>
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