2nd gear crunch

[devilscaff]

is the linkage easy to replace without removing to many parts?

[The Mighty Elvi]

is the linkage easy to replace without removing to many parts?

Easy peasy..

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33100.0

[daveybwoy]

Also a helpful link.  I got some of the Teflon bushes for my linkage.

http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml

Its fairly easy just a little frustrating at times.

[devilscaff]

Thanks for some very good advice,alot to think about this week gonna try oil replacement first with a treatment(just a soon as me 17 drain bolt remover arrives) then if no better on to the linkage. the joys of owning a 22year old car. What fun getting greasy again (lol)

[devilscaff]

Just noticed some gearboxes have a weight mine doesn't what does this do and do I need one?

[rob.043]

its to improve the 'feel'. Ive just fitted one, the difference is marginal, but selection is easier and a tad more positive. Could just be the placebo effect though 

[devilscaff]

does anyone know why the wern't fitted standard

[The Mighty Elvi]

does anyone know why the wern't fitted standard

It was only invented for the cable shift MK3 gearbox.

 

[devilscaff]

thanks for that.MK3 that explains why there is so many on ebay

[mk2bal]

Its invented for rod change, not cable change. It was something vw did on the mk3 020 boxes. it noticeable for the 1st 5 seconds then you're used to it after that really.