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transaxle fifth gear problem
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climber
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Feb 24, 2010, 11:38 PM
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1992 volskwagen golf 1.6 diesel, fifth gear manual transaxle 376 000km Hi I can not enter my fifth gear on the highway. The car stay on neutral and there is no resistance when I shift to the fifth gear. I was driven on the higway and sudently nothing work, without advise. I verify the linkage and enter the fifth gear manualy. The car stay at his neutral. I didn't verify the level of oil, but I don't think that it is the problem because it is a manual. The clutch work well on the four first gear and I can use the reverse. I have problem with my reverse, mostly when the weather is cold (minus 20°C). I worry about any further problem because I drive my car on the first four gear. I don't have the money to go to a mechanical, so I have to fix it myself. Thanks. Jacques
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climber
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Feb 27, 2010, 8:59 PM
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Someone tell me that my transmission was low on lube and the fifth gear was running dry and the temperature soften the metal. So, I have to replace some the fifth gear to fix it. Any suggestion
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nickwarner
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Feb 28, 2010, 8:48 PM
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If this guy is right, you have internal damage that can only be fixed by overhauling the transmission. If thats too expensive, look for a good used one and replace all the oil seals prior to installing it. Putting synthetic lube in it wouldn't hurt either.
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climber
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Mar 5, 2010, 9:55 PM
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Hi The guy was right. I remove the 5th gear, which turned freely on is axe, and the synchroniser, which was severly broken at three places. I did it on the car, without removing the transaxle. I needed some special tool. I took to much time trying to find a way to do it. I buy the gear in a scrap yard for 23 canadian dollar.
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nickwarner
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Mar 5, 2010, 11:19 PM
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Thanks for posting a fix. Many others look at these older posts and will gain insight from this. Glad it worked for you
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