Transmission Problem HELP!!

Hello,

I have AUDI A4, 1996, 2.8, Quattro.
I cannot drive in position D - clutch does not get engaged so the car does not move. However, I can start with second gear (pos.2).
Once the car starts to move, I can shift to D and drive as normal.
If the car stops, I have to start with second gear again.

Would do appreciate any idea and suggestions

Well first is called the wear gear mabye you lost first gear or threw out the syncroes. Does it make any weird noises when shifting??

Well I let the guy at AAMCO transmissions drive it, and he said it was something internal, and they wanted $2800 to rebuild it, maybe more! Nope, screw a rebuilt transmission, theres a good chance it would have to be rebuilt the 2nd time once that thing is opened up. So I got a used tranny with 81k miles from a 98 audi that got T-boned at a salvage yard locally for $1300. Im not going to pay someone to install it, i dont trust too many people (they dont care its not theirs), we have a shop behind the house, I have a long weekend ahead of me. Wish me Luck! If anybody knows any websites that have some detailed instructions/pics on transmission R&R, those would be great! Thanks

LINKY (http://1.8t.org/~quattroman/Audi%20B5%2097-2001/)