Author Topic: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble  (Read 3832 times)

Offline golfgtimk28vman

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Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« on: 31 March 2011, 13:45 »
Hi, on my gear linkage there is a small white cog which has a black rubber bush that fits over it. This bush became worn and would ride up over the white cog, leaving a lot of play with the gearlever when in neutral and in gear. Unfortunately this bush became so worn it has come off and my local VW dealer seems unable to recognise the existence of this bush, leaving a lot of movement in the gearlever while in gear. Does anybody know of the bush I mean? If so where can I find a replacement as all the gear linkage bush kits on ebay fail to include this rubber bush! Any help would be gratefully received!

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2011, 17:01 »
The mk2 section is vvvv - That way :wink:

Offline dragonfly

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #2 on: 01 April 2011, 08:55 »
Is it the ball on the relay shaft?


Offline Benrevs

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #3 on: 01 April 2011, 09:59 »
I used a skateboard wheel as a temp replacement, worked beautifully. Was a worn down one though.


Offline shaolindan

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #5 on: 01 April 2011, 18:52 »
If you are going to replace those bits, I would recommend getting a weighted linkage too. It makes the whole feel of the shift better.

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #6 on: 02 April 2011, 20:49 »
Your VW deakler probably struggled to find the relay shaft bush cos it is not listed separately.

Whole relay shaft incl bush is 191 711 173B but is listed as £50 - hmmmm!

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #7 on: 17 May 2011, 16:12 »
Thanks for your help, it is the bush on the relay shaft. Where might I get one cheaper than from the dealer for £50?!

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #8 on: 17 May 2011, 16:45 »
Mine came from GSF, but I'm sure they are on ebay too.

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Re: Golf mk2 GTi Gear Linkage Trouble
« Reply #9 on: 17 May 2011, 21:37 »
i got mine on ebay for bout 8 quid.
Think its BaB components that does all that stuff