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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jonb on 26 September 2008, 09:36
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Hi guys.
Just purchased a mk2 gti.
I have juddering under braking over 25mph. Maybe warped discs, but im thinking balljoint/bush issue?
Also. Im finding it hard to locate reverse, 1st and second. Sometimes fine, sometimes sticky, sometimes i cannot find it.
Does anyone have a guide to the linkage repair.
Thanks guys.
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dont know about braking, but the gears sounds like you got gear linkage artheritis. A new gear linkage repair kit should help you sort the gears out.
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juddering under braking could be signs the wheel bearings are worn. Mine juddered when braking and going over bumps/pot holes! Fine after they were replaced.
G
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Could also be your missing a bolt from a caliper like I was when I first got my car... :lipsrsealed:
As for reverse, could be the 'usual' gear linkage repair kit that's needed or the gear ball repair kit to sort that (most likely the gear ball kit - it's a pig of a job by the looks of it :grin: ).
You can pick up the kits that include the gear and gear ball repair kits for under £20 on ebay sometimes.
While you're replacing the linkage, you might as well also get a weight shift rod from the MK3, usually £5 from a scrappy or speak to Rub Johnny he often gets these.
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It's right under your nose http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33100.0
Rubjonny recommends genuine VAG over patern parts, so theses numbers are from a previous reply of his.
VAG Parts No's
191 711 574 - long shaft - £6.22+VAT
191 711 595 A - short shaft - 1.67+VAT
They're simple to replace, just flick the plastic clips open at each end, and pull off.
Your engine mounts may have a bit of play them too, there's plenty of info on how to find if there on the way out.
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Hi guys
Thanks very much!
Although i forgot to mention that the clutch has around 3 inchs of play before the cable pulls on the clutch fork....
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Hi guys
Thanks very much!
Although i forgot to mention that the clutch has around 3 inchs of play before the cable pulls on the clutch fork....
Mines also got some play, though I've never measured it ...
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If there's a load of play in the clutch cable it could be that which is shagged, or the clutch itself. Either way if you're not getting a full release of the clutch then this would cause engagement issues. Check this before buying a pile of bits that might be unnecessary.