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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: trashMk2 on 03 April 2014, 17:16

Title: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: trashMk2 on 03 April 2014, 17:16

Right guys and gals my first issue to tackle in the mk2.
Pretty much if I'm not concentrating when selecting first, you can knock the stick over past the reverse wall into reverse. You don't even have to push the stick down to go through the wall.
I've bought my bushes,
(https://sites.google.com/site/rubjonny//images/golf/gearshiftrepair/bushes.jpg)
BUT what else do I need to tighten up the gear selection and the problem with the wall?
What parts exactly do I need
Cheers Ash

Title: Re: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: MBChB on 03 April 2014, 19:44

You might want to get one of these to help with alignment once your bushes have been replaced:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-3104-Gear-Selector-Tool-Gearshift-Bush-Linkage-Shift-Golf-Jetta-Mk2-Mk3-Vento-/150984259508?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23275cf7b4

Saved me a load of hassle in the past.

Title: Re: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: Lewy on 03 April 2014, 22:16

Might not even be the bushes.

Lift the gaiter and see if the 'stop' is in good nick first.

Title: Re: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: Steve_B on 04 April 2014, 11:48

If it's not the stop it will be the cup the gear stick sits in. From the pic, the kit you have will help with gear linkage but doesn't have the cup part included. Have a look at the gear linkage post in the maintenance section for fitting advice.

Title: Re: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: dragonfly on 04 April 2014, 12:30

If the gearstick can be lifted up in neutral or in gear then it is the cup at the base.

Title: Re: Slipping into reverse!
Post by: trashMk2 on 04 April 2014, 13:35

Thanks a lot guys, I've also bought the gear ball and housing today, hopefully that'll sort the issue :whistle: