Author Topic: Need gear lever linkage help  (Read 1984 times)

Offline WeekendMechanic

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Need gear lever linkage help
« on: 07 September 2014, 17:29 »
So I have replaced both bushings the one under the car in the box and the one in the engine bay connected to the steering column.
The shifter has now become nice and tight with no play from left to right, but up and down is still sloppy.Can anyone guide me to which part/s I should replace next for a proper shifter?

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Re: Need gear lever linkage help
« Reply #1 on: 07 September 2014, 17:57 »
do you mean up and down as in vertical or forward and backwards?


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Re: Need gear lever linkage help
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2014, 10:00 »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-VENTO-GEAR-SHIFT-RELAY-LEVER-C186-/220547223230?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3359a38ebe

I replaced that part last year it is still intact. the rest of the mumbo jumbo I have not touched and dont know which to replace next

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Re: Need gear lever linkage help
« Reply #4 on: 14 September 2014, 22:34 »
anyone know of anyother piece that will make a world of difference  with the part numbe

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Re: Need gear lever linkage help
« Reply #5 on: 16 September 2014, 18:10 »
i had this and that part I picked up in a full kit, and it worked a treat, no slop at all, maybe worth getting someone to sit in it and move it back and forth so you can see if there is any play in any of the other linkages under the bonnet?