I have a problem with either the clutch or gearbox on a 1998 (S) VW Polo 1.6 GL. The car has done about 90,000 miles although only about 30,000 on this engine. Car has FSH so I know the clutch and gearbox are original.
There is no problem when the car is cold but after it's been run for a few miles the gears crunch when selecting reverse and the stick seems stiffer when selecting forward gears although these don't crunch. After the car has been parked for a while again the problem disappears.
I realise the problems of accurately diagnosing a fault online, but from the description, is it more likely to be the gearbox - or the clutch?
Thanks.
There is no problem when the car is cold but after it's been run for a few miles the gears crunch when selecting reverse and the stick seems stiffer when selecting forward gears although these don't crunch. After the car has been parked for a while again the problem disappears.
I realise the problems of accurately diagnosing a fault online, but from the description, is it more likely to be the gearbox - or the clutch?
Thanks.