5th Gear Problem

barcode1001

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Can anyone shed any light on this problem. Whilst exiting the motorway yesterday I tried to downshift from 6th to 5th but I couldnt get it into 5th. There was just to much resistance to get it in. I tried depressing the clutch but no luck. I went into 4th then upto 5th and it goes as normal. It seems I cant get 5th at all unless I go from 4th??? This only happens when on the move as when parked up it goes into 5th always. Its realy frustrating having to do a dumy select 4th to get to 5th. Anyone got any ideas - I would be greatful.
The cars done 80k miles got a Viezu remap and a Helix clutch & SMF.
 

Dani_b19

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Apr 8, 2009
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Does new linkage's require taking the gearbox out or can it be done while in, its just ive got something similar but with 2nd.
 

barcode1001

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The problem has been getting pregressively worse and I know cannot get 4th/5th/6th first time, I have two jiggle about until they select. Once selected their fine. I reset the 2 linkages last night using the home position method as described in a video on another thread and checked their condition and they look fine. Unfortunately this didn't work. I think after 105k miles the gearbox is starting to get worn. Any one any ideas on the cost of a recon/replacement?
 
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