Gear Box Problem

['GHOSTWHEEL']

Hi,
Having problems with my 5 speed box 1.9DG. Although Its not major and I can live with it! I don't want to cause damage to the box if its a major problem. Basically selecting first gear is stiff. And the first time i select 2nd gear when i drive of ever morning it crunches into gear (which is a bit embarrassing as im selecting/crunching into second right outside my neighbours house who has a slammed early bay ). Selects second fine after the first initial second gear change... Very odd. Any help suggestions would be appreciated.

Andy

[Aidan]

possibly worn pinion bearing, I'd change the oil and see what the plug says, but then that's what I always say

['GHOSTWHEEL']

possibly worn pinion bearing, I'd change the oil and see what the plug says, but then that's what I always say

No harm in changing the oil and greasing the moving parts i suppose. See were that gets me

[Oldiebut goodie]

I found that selecting and deselecting second a couple of times before setting off minimized the second gear crunch on the first drive of the day.

['GHOSTWHEEL']

I found that selecting and deselecting second a couple of times before setting off minimized the second gear crunch on the first drive of the day.

Will try that later. Would like to stop it completely though

[Oldiebut goodie]

It is a well known 'feature' on these vans - you will get used to it.

['GHOSTWHEEL']

It is a well known 'feature' on these vans - you will get used to it.

Just tried that it worked . Come to think of it now I seem to remember doing similar with an old beetle I had.