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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 how to guides + info => Topic started by: Dolly on 07 April 2012, 21:58

Title: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: Dolly on 07 April 2012, 21:58: Well my 8v Gti gear change was like stirring porridge, massive amount of forward and backward play. found the problem was a worn bush on the relay shaft so £15 and 15 minutes later its fixed and along with a new clutch cable has transformed the way the old girl drives..

Only got pics with the new but its the same...

Undo the Nut on the top 13mm
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07103255.jpg)

Lift off the gear linkage
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07102904.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07102850.jpg)

Get underneath and flick the clip off with a small flat blade screw driver
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07100020.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07100000.jpg)

Lift out and compare with the new one..

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07095336.jpg)

Get your bits and refit, be sure to locate the bush into the linkage below the top nut and to left as you look directly down
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07095810.jpg)

Enjoy a much improved gearshift :grin:

and a random pic to show how it fits together on the top
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/Dollycupra/1985%20Golf%20Gti/2012-04-07102528.jpg)
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: JC on 07 April 2012, 22:03: shall i get the bits and do a drive by to yours dolly :wink:
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: Dolly on 07 April 2012, 22:08: Lol, its a very easy job, Dolly Spanner Rating on 1-10 is 2 as you have to get under the car, wouldnt advise doing it on the widow maker that is supplied in the boot though :tongue:
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: twotwofour on 04 August 2012, 10:39: Just finished replacing mine, on my mk3, this guide was very helpful, an easy job that was 15 minutes well spent.

Nice slick gear change again!
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: vii-cks on 12 September 2012, 15:15: Brilliant guide wish I'd have had this when tackling it on my mk2.

Vee Dub Machine do a nice little kit I have also found out, I got all my parts from GSF though.
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: beechymonza on 08 January 2013, 15:22: Does this stop it from going straight across into reverse, Or is that the ball on the bottom of the gearstick
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: Gambit on 07 March 2013, 10:24: Quote from: beechymonza on 08 January 2013, 15:22
Does this stop it from going straight across into reverse, Or is that the ball on the bottom of the gearstick

thats the ball/spring/cup at the bottom of the gearstick
Title: Re: DIY for replacing the gearshift relay shaft
Post by: search on 21 June 2013, 17:31: This could help me out a lot as its getting harder n harder to get back in to second gear, is this in the same location in all mk2s? as i have a 1.3 and pretty sure my clutch cable setup is different from this. cheers.