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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: thomson07 on 10 October 2012, 16:46

Title: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: thomson07 on 10 October 2012, 16:46

Hi All.

Im having real trouble selecting 1st and reverse gear. The previous owner fitted a new clutch so im hoping its just the cable that needs replaced ?

Anyhoo, any very rough ideas as to how much a independent might charge to replace the cable ?
I simply dont have the time to do it myself.

Ta

Title: Re: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: harlemex on 11 October 2012, 14:39

Its more likely to be gear linkage.

Title: Re: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: GolfGL on 11 October 2012, 18:01

check the linkage is tight and then fiddle around with the adjuster on the gear lever. worked for me but i also refreshed the linkage and found it had been poorly fitted at some point in the cars history.
Adam

Title: Re: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: thomson07 on 11 October 2012, 23:15

Will give it a try , thanks folks

Title: Re: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: sharki786 on 12 October 2012, 13:21

you need the alignment tool from egay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150563820300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150563820300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Title: Re: 97 8v GTI gear selection problem
Post by: GolfGL on 12 October 2012, 13:30

the tool probably makes it easier but i wouldnt say essential as its a fairly simple mechanism that you can sort out with trial and error adjusting till everything works as it should