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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Antquinn on 18 November 2010, 08:37
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Hi!
My golf has quite a stiff gear box , I am no mechanic so don't get too technical lol
It happens in every gear , would it be new oil required ? Or something worse ?
I am going to pop to a local garage tomorrow in rugeley or stafford and see what's what
Any ideas would be ace
Cheers
Ant
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It's quite common on higher mileage Golfs to have this issue. Id change the gear oil and get hold of a linkage repair kit for about £20 from ebay, you'll need the alignment tool for another few quid from there as well. once you've done these bits you should have a completly different and better shifting action.
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Hey
Nice one thanks for that , what should a search for on the bay ? Just what you said or part number ?
Cheers
Ant
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Linkage & bush kit : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-GEAR-SHIFT-LINKAGE-KIT-C290-/200528092730?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb067de3a (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-GEAR-SHIFT-LINKAGE-KIT-C290-/200528092730?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb067de3a)
Optional uprated linkage kit : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-volkswagen-Golf-mk2-mk3-GTI-TSR-gear-linkage-kit-/310258062674?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483cd25552 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-volkswagen-Golf-mk2-mk3-GTI-TSR-gear-linkage-kit-/310258062674?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483cd25552)
Alignment tool : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW3104-Gearshift-Gear-Selector-Tool-Golf-Jetta-Mk2-Mk3-/160506340871?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255eec6607 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW3104-Gearshift-Gear-Selector-Tool-Golf-Jetta-Mk2-Mk3-/160506340871?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255eec6607)
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does the tool work for the mk3 as well? i was never 100% sure.
oh and check out the linkage guide in the mk2 + maintenance section, its 95% same on mk3, just a couple rods slightly different shape
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Yep, same tool for both.
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cool, duly noted :)