1993 Audi 100 won't engage in 2nd gear but accepts downshift into 2nd.
 

My 1993 Audi 100 C4 2.8 Quattro won't engage 2nd gear but as stated above will engage into 2nd when down shifted.

I purchased the car not to long a go and knew of this problem but the price was so ridiculously low that I bought it, still not regretting it as I just shift from 1 to 3. I'm pretty sure the dude before me didn't treat the the car very well, talking clutchless slamming into gear probably a lot as he used it to drift I think.

Anyways when I try to shift the car into 2nd gear the stick just pops out and if I try to hold it in gear it grinds. Downshifting is fine but as soon as I step on the accelerator and power is transmitted through the gearbox the stick pops out of gear.

Just wondering if the gearbox is a total loss as I won't be buying a new one or if this could be a linkage failure or something else. Can't find anything about this specific problem.

Any input is appreciated, thanks in advance.

Check the linkages first for worn linkages, if they are fine then it is probably the internal shift fork and synchro's for 2nd gear..

Thanks!