97 8v GTI gear selection problem

[thomson07]

Hi All.

Im having real trouble selecting 1st and reverse gear. The previous owner fitted a new clutch so im hoping its just the cable that needs replaced ?

Anyhoo, any very rough ideas as to how much a independent might charge to replace the cable ?
I simply dont have the time to do it myself.

Ta

[harlemex]

Its more likely to be gear linkage.

[GolfGL]

check the linkage is tight and then fiddle around with the adjuster on the gear lever. worked for me but i also refreshed the linkage and found it had been poorly fitted at some point in the cars history.
Adam

[thomson07]

Will give it a try , thanks folks

[sharki786]

you need the alignment tool from egay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150563820300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[GolfGL]

the tool probably makes it easier but i wouldnt say essential as its a fairly simple mechanism that you can sort out with trial and error adjusting till everything works as it should