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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: scoobwr1 on 01 July 2013, 23:50

Title: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: scoobwr1 on 01 July 2013, 23:50: Hi guys, just bought my first Mk2 gti , its had a vr6 conversion.

Im having issues with the gears, first seems to be up near reverse, as in you have to push the gear lever down to get up into first, now this clearly aint normal as you should only need to push the lever down for reverse so what is the issue??

thanks
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: gazareth on 02 July 2013, 00:31: hi first I would check the gearshift mechanism on top of the gearbox to see if anything is loose or excessively worn. have you much free play at gearstick?
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: scoobwr1 on 02 July 2013, 02:34: Not a huge amount of free play, a bit yeah
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: gazareth on 02 July 2013, 21:46: does it go through all the other gears fine?
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: Mr Blue on 02 July 2013, 21:55: What gearbox? Cable change?
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: gazareth on 02 July 2013, 23:27: is there not a d shaped locator hole on 1 of the gear shifts on top of box that comes loose and wears???
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: scoobwr1 on 30 July 2013, 17:33: to be honest guys on the tower ontop of the box it does seem to be pretty vague & alot of play there,
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: typhtoeknee on 31 July 2013, 23:42: Strangely mine has exactly the same issue, first is a lottery at junctions and the easiest way is to slightly depress like I am aiming for reverse and slot it in. Someone sugguested play and a housing allignment not driven this week but last time wasn't too bad. My mind now thinks if it went in gear smoothly you're probably in 3rd :grin: The other gears work like a treat, it did have a gear linkage kit on it weight etc maybe the previous owner messed it up slightly.

Saying that if you have VR6 then is it not a cable gearbox mines is boggo 91 8V
Title: Re: Golf linkage heeeeeeelp!!!
Post by: gazareth on 01 August 2013, 00:50: I wouldn't start adjusting the cables until you sort out any wear in the linkage.get rid of the play and you may find there is no adjustment needed.