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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: JB G60 on 31 January 2006, 13:02

Title: Gearbox acting up
Post by: JB G60 on 31 January 2006, 13:02

Hi, was driving up my driveway today and my geabox got very loose, it feels likeits not connected as it is very loose and doesnt go into gear at all it feels like something has disconneted but what?? Thanks
Jack

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: rubjonny on 31 January 2006, 13:18

Check out the maintenace section at the top of the MK2 forum, theres a gear linkage FAQ post.  From your description I'm thinking the relay shaft ball has disintegrated or fallen off :)

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: Judderi on 31 January 2006, 13:21

i will second that. Although you can still drive with no ball, so to say. I should know, ive had no ball for years now.  :evil:

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: Gambit on 31 January 2006, 13:44

if it has then get a replacment from missinglinkz in the US. $25 dollars delivered to your door

VAG will charge you £35!

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: Judderi on 31 January 2006, 13:51

I did that then got stung another £20 import charge!  :cry:

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: Gambit on 31 January 2006, 13:54

should have asked him to mark it as a gift ;)

Title: Re: Gearbox acting up
Post by: rubjonny on 31 January 2006, 16:02

get to your scrappy and nick a ball off a MK3, will fit in your pocket and shouldn't have much wear ;)