1st Gear Clunk?

[ben.nieuwenhuis]

Ever since i bought my 2006 GTI 6sp a year ago i have had a little issue with 1st gear. sometimes from a standstill if i shift into 1st my car will clunk. I have found a way that eliminates this by shifting into 2nd before i go into 1st i never experience this problem. It also shows when im moving because i can never downshift into first unless i am going less than 5 mph. Even then it is still a hit or miss. I do have the BSH motor, transmission and pendulum mounts i dont know if that plays into it at all but any feedback is appreciated just hoping im not delaying a important repair or damaging my fast :/ I am currently at 121k and the clutch was done with an OEM replacement at 95k.

 

[Soysauce]

I'm going through the same thing. I get a large clunk when selecting first gear while moving with the clutch disengaged. I was planning on changing the transmission fluid sometime, and seeing if it had any effect.

 

[nkresho]

Give it some gas if you're moving at speed and it's at idle rpms. Should go right in.

 

[ben.nieuwenhuis]

but that still doesnt explain from a standstill...?!

 

[Zach L]

You probably could use a fluid charge at this point when though that's likely not the issue. Go OEM for the fluid. Also, I wouldn't shift to first gear until starting from a complete stop and don't try to force it in. It is made to not allow you into first until at a stop.

 

[Jamezilla]

Are the mounts new? Your shifter links might need adjusting if the engine/trans moved at all when the mounts were done.

 

[ben.nieuwenhuis]

how would i go about adjusting the shifter links?

 

[Zach L]

No the linkage wouldn't need adjustment after mounts

 

[Jamezilla]

The linkages are underneath the battery tray. There's plenty of DIY resources available.