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Offline carloscdt

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Gearbox Problems
« on: 01 October 2003, 09:50 »
I cannot engage 5th gear on
my 1987 Mk11 8v GTI 160,000 miles.

Is this major gearbox or linkage problem.

Any advice would be great.
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Offline richandhazel

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Re:Gearbox Problems
« Reply #1 on: 01 October 2003, 11:05 »
You may have a problem with the linkage adjustment. Check that first and let us know how you get on:-

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Offline carloscdt

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Re:Gearbox Problems
« Reply #2 on: 02 October 2003, 11:34 »

Had a look last night and found
a partly broken plastic linkage.

Think this will be a dealer part only?
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Offline richandhazel

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Re:Gearbox Problems
« Reply #3 on: 02 October 2003, 18:42 »
To be honest you'll be better off going to the dealer anyway. Their prices are more reasonable nowdays and you know you'll be getting oem parts.
Just out of interest, if I post a breakdown of the linkage parts can you tell us which bit it is?

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Offline carloscdt

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Re:Gearbox Problems
« Reply #4 on: 06 October 2003, 10:23 »
Its item 36.

held together with a bit of super glue and and
wire at the moment.
Thanks.

Carlos
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Re:Gearbox Problems
« Reply #5 on: 06 October 2003, 12:20 »
Thats described as the 'selector rod' Pt no: 191 711 595 A
I may have one, but for what it'll cost I would imagine you'd be better off going to VW.
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