Feeling "notchy" when going into 2nd

[Rich-I-Am]

Any ideas how to ruduce the inevitable?
It has started feeling notchy going into 2nd from cold. It improves after a couple of times up and down the box and perfect after about 5 minutes of driving. Its had the gearbox shim mod and fresh oil put in about 11 months ago when it had a new (LUK) clutch. I drive the car respectfully but it has done 165k now.
Any additives etc i can use to help?
Its a 2004 Cupra 150tdi with a 6 speed.

Cheers all.

Rich

 

[akchappers]

Err I'm afraid that's soon going to be a new (to the car) gearbox mate!
It happens to us all... Sorry bud
Ak

 

[Alexis27]

VW gearboxes are often a bit notchy into second for some reason. Think you might have to live with it. At least it's only temporary

 

[tstrahonja]

Dont worry about it, everyone has that problem more or less...i had it on my 5 spd Ibiza mk3 cupra for the last 100 000 km, and that gearbox is still running.
I also have that on my Leon FR 6spd.

 

[masterfrodo]

Mine sometimes does that. Also sometimes refuses to go into reverse for some reason

 

[bruceR]

Hi Rich, have tried to reset the linkage ???? may be worth a try
Search the Forge Motorsport website under 'quick shifters', choose the quick shifter then open the download - it's simple to do

 

[sockpuppet]

Mine has always been notchy when cold, mostly 2nd and ocassionally 3rd. The only time it has been smooth when cold was when I had a bearing repair on my gearbox and it was super smooth for about 7000 miles and then gradually went back to notchy when cold.

 

[Rich-I-Am]

Cheers for all your replies
It seems to have got a little better in the last few days (strange).
Ill keep it going for now and see how it goes.
No biggy, its just that the car had a hard life until i baught it. I like to keep on top of my motors.