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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: golfgtimk28vman on 31 March 2011, 13:45

Title: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: golfgtimk28vman on 31 March 2011, 13:45

Hi, on my gear linkage there is a small white cog which has a black rubber bush that fits over it. This bush became worn and would ride up over the white cog, leaving a lot of play with the gearlever when in neutral and in gear. Unfortunately this bush became so worn it has come off and my local VW dealer seems unable to recognise the existence of this bush, leaving a lot of movement in the gearlever while in gear. Does anybody know of the bush I mean? If so where can I find a replacement as all the gear linkage bush kits on ebay fail to include this rubber bush! Any help would be gratefully received!

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: dom on 31 March 2011, 17:01

The mk2 section is vvvv - That way :wink:

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: dragonfly on 01 April 2011, 08:55

Is it the ball on the relay shaft?
(http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/images/d75d_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: Benrevs on 01 April 2011, 09:59

I used a skateboard wheel as a temp replacement, worked beautifully. Was a worn down one though.

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: stugtd on 01 April 2011, 13:07

this might help you
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK2-JETTA-2-GTI-GEARLEVER-REPAIR-KIT-711VG0070-NEW-/380328771307?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588d5c7eeb

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: shaolindan on 01 April 2011, 18:52

If you are going to replace those bits, I would recommend getting a weighted linkage too. It makes the whole feel of the shift better.

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: dadrathers on 02 April 2011, 20:49

Your VW deakler probably struggled to find the relay shaft bush cos it is not listed separately.

Whole relay shaft incl bush is 191 711 173B but is listed as £50 - hmmmm!

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: golfgtimk28vman on 17 May 2011, 16:12

Thanks for your help, it is the bush on the relay shaft. Where might I get one cheaper than from the dealer for £50?!

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: h8v on 17 May 2011, 16:45

Mine came from GSF, but I'm sure they are on ebay too.

h8v

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: weazgti on 17 May 2011, 21:37

i got mine on ebay for bout 8 quid.
Think its BaB components that does all that stuff

Title: Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
Post by: golfgtimk28vman on 20 May 2011, 17:51

Thanks very much for all your help, I've found what I need!  :smiley: