Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle Hard to get into gears

I have the exact same thing going on with my Jetta and have been dealing with for almost a year now. It started as a mild clunk when I shifted into first or reverse, now its a real pain to just get it into gear. I changed the clutch cable hoping that my self adjusting cable was to blame, but the manual cable that went in there didn't help at all. I know my clutch is hanging up. On level ground if you shift it into first, the car will creep a bit forward. does the same thing in reverse too ( goes backwards a little ) YOu guys might want to try this. At least you'll know if its your clutch or the tranny fluid ....