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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: shikta000 on 22 November 2010, 13:48

Title: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: shikta000 on 22 November 2010, 13:48
hey guys and gals ... do these do the job well ?
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: Peej1981 on 22 November 2010, 14:08
You need to post the link on here for us to help you mate  :grin:
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: shikta000 on 22 November 2010, 14:43
oh tis ok now ... just read rj's ' how to ' in maintenance section, gsf sell them. ... another query, does anyone sell the gearshift alignment tool on here?
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: rubjonny on 22 November 2010, 15:15
go into the vw parts section on ebay and search for 'tool' usually some on there
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: Horney on 22 November 2010, 15:17
Or use a casette tape. Although I suspect those are getting rare these days as well. Does an iPod work? :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: clipperjay on 22 November 2010, 15:21
go into the vw parts section on ebay and search for 'tool' usually some on there

I did that on google images once "Tool"  never again  :lipsrsealed:  :grin:
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: Steve_B on 22 November 2010, 21:17
cd case does the job as well
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: shikta000 on 23 November 2010, 11:35
thanks guys ... think i'll go for the ' proper tool ' , just wondering how a cassette tape was found to do the job, whose mind did that escape from?
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: rubjonny on 23 November 2010, 12:28
wasnt me, something i read of cgti a few years back!
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: battman on 24 November 2010, 11:17
hi there,

best gear linkage kit to get off ebay is from tierod69, this is B&B Components ebay user name.

they really know their stuff and are very helpfull.

got loads of bits and pieces from them over the last couple of years.

if you are replacing the linkage, make sure you replace all the bits under the gear stick, i cheated the first time and did the bits i could get to in the engine bay, which worked for a couple of months, but ended up doing the whole lot when i was replacing the exhaust, and now th egear change is as good as new, with no slop in the gear stick, which is nice   :grin:
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 November 2010, 13:05
hi there,

best gear linkage kit to get off ebay is from tierod69, this is B&B Components ebay user name.

they really know their stuff and are very helpfull.

got loads of bits and pieces from them over the last couple of years.

if you are replacing the linkage, make sure you replace all the bits under the gear stick, i cheated the first time and did the bits i could get to in the engine bay, which worked for a couple of months, but ended up doing the whole lot when i was replacing the exhaust, and now th egear change is as good as new, with no slop in the gear stick, which is nice   :grin:

I can vouch for B&B on the bay.. I have bought quite a bit for my car from them and were very happy.... Oh and yes, get the full kit including new rods and do the whole lot, wll worth it, like a new geabox afterwards!... no "proper" tools are required!.. just a methodical approach and some patience!
Title: Re: gear linkage replacement kit on ebay anygood?
Post by: shikta000 on 25 November 2010, 20:47
sounds like good advice bb components it is ... cheers guys