junaid

Hello folks,

Recently bought a 1995 Audi 90 Sport (FWD). I've been very happy with it for a 10 year old car. When I first bought it the gear shift was very smooth. But, it's not as smooth anymore especially at the start... 1st gear and the shift from 1st to 2nd. Sometimes, I need to double clutch to shift from 1st to 2nd. The rest of the gears give no problems. And no problems down-shifting either except from 2nd to 1st (again solved with double clutching). There is no grinding that I can hear or feel.

I've read a lot of informational posts here but I'm not too sure if this is a problem with synchros, fluids, the shifter or a combination of these since it's an old car. I figured it couldn't be the clutch since I don't feel any slippage but I'm no expert.

The car is pretty much stock and I don't drive it too hard.

What do you think this is?

Thanks,
Junaid

Just-Emre

Most likley, the shift linkage needs to be rebuilt or adjustment.

10Mghzs

It could be a warpped pressure plate. WAG

Cq20V

So the 2-1 shift doesn't surprise me. As far as the 1-2 shift, check your fluid and change if it you don't know when it was last changed. Take a look at all the linkage components to see if something is worn.

Worst case scenario: what happened to me. Hole in rear transmission case for selector shaft got "egged", so shaft could rock and didn't engage gears properly. Lost 5th and reverse. Had to buy a new rear case. Sucked.

junaid

Re:Yes, the clutch does feel normal

junaid

so maybe that's what I should do first. Recommend any particular fluid? Should I go with the Mobil1?

Thanks,
Junaid

10Mghzs

Like Just-Emre suggested you should change the fluid. I like redline fluids.

junaid

but how difficult is it to rebuild or adjust the shift linkage?


Thanks,
Junaid

junaid

Re:Thanks for the tip

10Mghzs

You're the smartest on your car. Do what you think is best. I've run into a problem with allowing others to diagnose for me. They normally point out the most expensive part first. Present company excluded!