1st gear

[Panthera]

I am finding it difficult to get my GTi into first gear from neutral - it is fine if I go from 2nd to 1st, even after a long run with the gearbox warm. And also, the gear leaver is rather sloppy in each gear - it feel's like the gearbox has done 200,000 miles and not 72,000. My previous car, a Volvo that had done 105,000, its gearbox was tight as a drum.

I guess there is some sort of linkage/bushes that may have worn?

[StuF]

If you replace your worn parts with these I am sure your shifting will be like new
Mine was and it has done 170k

http://www.shop.lvsracing.co.uk/fmvwqs-an-adjustable-quick-shifter-for-vag-6-speed-models-445-p.asp

http://www.shop.lvsracing.co.uk/fmvwsqs-vag-6-speed-quick-shift-lateral-914-p.asp

 

[pd9264]

Try resetting your shifter cables. Mine was hard to get into first did this then they were fine.VW 5 speed shifter adjustment for 02J and MQ250 transmissions:

The 6 speed is pretty much the same

[Panthera]

Thank you for the replies and the two options. I think I might go with the later, as at this moment I don't want to modify.