Mk2 golf gear linkage adjustment in Oxford

[HenryG40]

Hi guys,

Am in Oxford at uni with my mk2 golf 8v gti and since changing the clutch a few weeks a go I've not been able to get 5th gear at all. Just wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere that's close enough to the Jericho side of oxford, or if anyone fancies earning a quick buck to do this job?

Really could do with getting this done by wednesday if possible as I've got to drive back home for 2 days and don't fancy doing it with only 4 gears!

Nice one

[shepgti]

i live about 2 mins from jericho, only garage i could reccomend would be quarry motors in Quarry..

[HenryG40]

Lightning fast reply there mate! 

I just tried Autotechnic down by the long stay car park, with no joy. I guess the problem is, I know its only a very quick job in comparison to changing the clutch and Don't want to get charged an hours labour for the convenience.

I don't suppose you have a number for that garage? Having problems finding it online

[Horney]

Try PM'ing Mew on here. He's at Oxford and knows his MKII's inside out. He might be ablet o give you a hand or know someone who can.
 
nick

[HenryG40]

Just spent 5 minutes trying to work out how to PM someone, before realising that I have to make 10 posts before I am able to do so, shall just have to hope this thread gets his attention 

Thanks

[Horney]

Or go bump a load of peoples for sale ads.

nick

[Mew]

It's most probably just the little shift rod for 5th that has cracked on the end.

The shorter rod in the pic:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK2-GEAR-SELECTOR-RODS-KIT_W0QQitemZ300305357826QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item300305357826&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Might be worth calling express factors or headington autoparts to see if they can get one. For the sake of a fiver it's probably worth it.
That said, I'll have a look in the shed later as there may be a spare. Will let you know later this evening, got to revise for an exam on Wednesday!


Edit: thinking about it, if the clutch has been done then check the rod is correctly fitted and that the tabs have snapped shut

[HenryG40]

Aha, saved me bumping some innocent peoples for sales threads 

That makes sense about it being the shorter rod. If you have a chance to check the shed for a spare that would be awesome. Will more than happily pay in beer tokens or cash

Are you at Oxford or Brookes? I've just finished my exams on saturday

[Khare]

GSF sell that short white piece for 90 pence i think. Give them a call..

[HenryG40]

Yup, just checked it and the white plastic rod is cracked at the end closest to the rear of the car, I should have really noticed that  :embarassed: