linkage advice

[01664gti]

I have just purchased a 91 mk2 16v,Although im very happy with it the gear selection is horrendous.I have had a look this morning and the cup and ball at the end of the gearstick is fine,Its the other end which is the problem.

I have noticed that where the long rod comes through from the gearstick to the front there should be a bush which sits round the rod.It is not there so the rod is just flopping around in the mount.

Secondly further up the linkage there is like an upside down L shape which should have a ball on it(relay shaft).Well the balls not there either lol.

Can anyone recommend to me what i need to get to replace the bush and ball/relay shaft or maybe where to order them from online.

[01664gti]

just managed to find this image and this is what im missing.

[MBChB]

I fitted a kit to my valver a couple of weeks ago. Bought it off eBay for a tenner or so, along with a weighted shift rod from a MK3. Make sure the kit you order has the big orange bush for the relay shaft, as not all of them do.

[01664gti]

will this kit do the job??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-1-6-1-8-GTI-GTI-16V-JETTA-MK2-GEAR-LINKAGE-BUSH-RODS-KIT-/120801282202?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2051489a

[Reasty]

B&b components do a complete bush and rod kit,you can buy it off eBay or visit there website,I fitted this kit to my valver and what a difference it makes!,think it's about £20

[01664gti]

Reasty,I have just ordered that one b&b one matey.I ws going to order the one in my link but the b&b one has the relay shaft in.

[MBChB]

Reasty,I have just ordered that one b&b one matey.I ws going to order the one in my link but the b&b one has the relay shaft in.

I was just going to post that the only thing not included in your link was the relay shaft bush!

[dragonfly]

This: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-volkswagen-Golf-mk2-mk3-GTI-TSR-gear-linkage-kit-/310286934120?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483e8ae068 and a weighed shift rod will transform the feel of the gear change.

[Mr Blue]

This: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-volkswagen-Golf-mk2-mk3-GTI-TSR-gear-linkage-kit-/310286934120?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483e8ae068 and a weighed shift rod will transform the feel of the gear change.

why couldnt i find this link earlier!

I've tested out this kit on Dragonflys mk2. Very impressed

[01664gti]

I fitted the b&b kit today,It was easier than i imagined and only took about 20-30mins.The gear selection feels much more positive now but it got dark and i had to leave the actual setting up of the gearstick with the tool thingy bob.

All being well it'll be one step nearer to actually being on the road lol