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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: the boy mike on 17 September 2004, 16:47
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The gearstick operation on my Mk2 isn't as nice as it might be, but after 130k you can't really blame it. I've seen various bits claimed to improve this - some OE replacement parts and some aftermarket bits. I'll be investing in new shift bushes and ball pivot thingy; how much should I be looking to pay for these items?
I've also seen a Mk3 shift weight and various short throw kits. Where does the weight go, and has anyone used one? Are they any good? How about the short throw kits - any particular ones recommended?
As always, any advice is much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
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this could also be another problem
http://www.oxfordshirevwoc.co.uk/gearstick_fix.htm
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My gearstick felt very sloppy at about 100,000 miles, I had the linkage changed and it felt like new again. Not a big job to do either ;) I've heard that the weighted bar can transform the gear change, iliminating the clunky feel :)
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I had a similar problem but new linkages sorted it out and it really did feel
as good as new. Not expensive either.
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Golf nutz do the ball and cup and all linkages for about ?12.50
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get the relay ball replacment from these guys, only ?6 and will come withing 2 days - this is where the most sloppyness is felt
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml#A2RelayShaftBallCover
also a weighted shift rod, and shortshift set to about 30% will help loads
mk3 weighted shift rod is ?11 from VAG
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Hi people,
I done mine at the weekend, had a bit of trouble getting the pin out but made a big differance ;D (ball and cup)
Only one thing tho, to get 1st I have to push down on the gear stick as if I was going into reverse ::)
How can I get round this?? I even put on a new reverse stop plate but still no joy
Cheers
Tucker
PS dont mean to nick the post but saves two on the go ;)
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you just need to re-align yours
first off you need somebody to hold the gearstick in the neutral position if you dont have the special VAG tool for doing this
then, if you look in the engine bay where the actual rod comes out of the tunnel you will see a small clamp on the end of it. loosen it and turn it slightly towards the driverside of the car. tighten back up then go feel your gears. you just need to keep on playing with this till you get it where u want it
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Humm...iv seen that when I have taken a box out of the MK1 but on this I can only see two bars with ball joints on. Is there still an ajuster on there then?
Cheers
Tucker
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Is there an ajust clamp on a MK2 ???
Tucker
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hmm how to describe without a pic ???
this is for a mk2.....
the little ball on the relay shaft sits in a little cup on another rod - this translates the back n forth montion of the gearstick - at the end of this rod is the little clamp
on a mk1 you want to adjust the shift rod clamp as shown in this pic
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/Images/shiftkit_11.gif
on a mk2 again its the shift rod clamp you adjust
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/Images/shiftkit_31.jpg
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Top job Gambit, will give her ago tonight, Does the car have to be in the air and me gets under or just open the bonnet?
Cheers my man
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can be done with a good stretch with the bonnet open as long as the manifold aint hot.
although its easier to gain access from underneath
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;D
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Iv seen the bugger, just need some time to sort her out now ::)
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easy enough job to sort, you just need somebody to hold the gear stick, or else rack up some device to hold it in neutral
VAG have a little tool which clamps on the little block on the side of the gearstick and holds it all in place. i.e makes it a one man job ;)
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I used my tool box on top of the stick to change the ball and cup :o ;D
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Job done, sweet as a nut 8)
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easy peasy ;)
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Sure was took me a few attemps tho, I was out and about last night and could not find reverse :o so 1st thing today at 7.30 one more ajustment and she was all beautiful 8)