crunchy gears

[norfolkvw]

hi,   ive searched through previous post but just thought id ask,  1st and second gears are crunchy some times and reverse allways is, the gears seem hard to get into, i went to gsf to get a gear stick repair kit, didnt have one so i went to vw and they had it one in stock! my cars got a 8pc box and paddle clutch, my mates going to check it over thursday with me,
any ideas where to begin?

[grayg40]

gear selector linkages slack?

[djtez]

adjust the clutch?..

if your clutch has not fully disengaged then there is slight drag and can cause this crunch..

but on saying that if you have a paddle then it would on or off..

maybe worth the try tho. (tightening the bolt disengage the clutch more)

[norfolkvw]

il have a look tomorrow, got to pick up a new clutch cable tomorrow from gsf so should eliminate that.
dont suppose you would no if a manual boost control valve would work on a polo do you?
one like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbosmart-Manual-Boost-Controller-Not-Bleed-Valve-/330555433191?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf6a3a0e7

[Jezza-7]

sometimes putting it into 1st helps stop the crunch in reverse. Just so you dont keep doing it till its sorted.

[Puncharado]

dont suppose you would no if a manual boost control valve would work on a polo do you?

Only if you have a turbo conversion, it won't work with the supercharger.