Trouble shifting after clutch replacement

Hi, I had the clutch replaced ('86 5000 TQ), all the gears except 1 and
2 go in easy, gears 1 and 2 I have to push the stick as far to the side
(left of course) as possible and then it will shift. Is this normal
because the clutch is new or should I go back to the mechanic?

TIA!

cp

cp,
When they took the tranny out to service the clutch, they disturbed the
shift linkage on the top of the transmission - it's a ball and socket
arrangement and (apparently) it's a royal pain to get at with the
transmission in the car. Check the Audifans archives for postings on fixing
the linkage - or take it back to the shop and have them do it - did you have
the rear crankshaft seal replaced when the clutch was done?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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> Hi, I had the clutch replaced ('86 5000 TQ), all the gears except 1 and
> 2 go in easy, gears 1 and 2 I have to push the stick as far to the side
> (left of course) as possible and then it will shift. Is this normal
> because the clutch is new or should I go back to the mechanic?
>
> TIA!
>
> cp

Hi Steve, thank you for your reply. I'm definitely returning the car to
the mechanic! The seal? Another thing to check, thanks again!
chris

Steve Sears wrote:
> cp,
> When they took the tranny out to service the clutch, they disturbed the
> shift linkage on the top of the transmission - it's a ball and socket
> arrangement and (apparently) it's a royal pain to get at with the
> transmission in the car. Check the Audifans archives for postings on fixing
> the linkage - or take it back to the shop and have them do it - did you have
> the rear crankshaft seal replaced when the clutch was done?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ
> 1980 Audi 5k
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "news.telus.net" > wrote in message
> news:YU1dd.32790$qU.2237@clgrps13...
>
>>Hi, I had the clutch replaced ('86 5000 TQ), all the gears except 1 and
>>2 go in easy, gears 1 and 2 I have to push the stick as far to the side
>>(left of course) as possible and then it will shift. Is this normal
>>because the clutch is new or should I go back to the mechanic?