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[Dave Mahoney <CC938999@eng.cabot.nf.ca>]

	 had a simialr experience with an old Jetta, wouldn't got in 5th 
or reverse after sitting up for a while.  I checked all the shift linkage
( which wasn't in great shape to start with) and found some parts seized
some oil and elbow grease fixed it !!

hth
dave
> 
> Dale D. Baker wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Thanks for the previous help on my rocco...unfortunately, I have another
> > question now...
> >
> > When the car sits for awhile, I can't get it into gear...it's like my
> > clutch isn't doing anything.  I checked the fluid levels and they are
> > up...I don't know what to do  :(  Any suggestions?
> 
> Well, have you tried putting it in gear before you start the car?  Does
> the car immediately move when the starter is cranked?  And how long does
> the car sit?  If it is quite a while, the clutch disc may be rusting to
> the flywheel.  I have never had this problem with vw's (probably because
> I love them so much they are always being driven!).  Here's my solution
> when it happens on my other stuff - put the car in 1st gear, hold the
> clutch in, start the car (make sure it's clear in front as the car will
> move).  Then repeatedly get on and off the gas.  This will usually break
> the clutch loose.  Remember to hold the clutch pedal in while doing
> this.  Good luck!
> 
> John
> 
> '87 16v Scirocco
> '86 GTi
> '82 VW diesel truck
> '83 Audi 4000S
> '83 Jeep Scrambler
> '68 Dodge Charger
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