Gearbox reconditioning

[danjm20]

On my mk2 16v, the box feels lovely and direct, even though it's done about 50k more than my 8v, any idea why this would be, and would a mk2 16v box fit ok to the 8v, as I was also considering this option?

[Kent]

Hi mate,

I would try changing all of the gear linkages first. Its a common problem that you struggle to get first and second when they are worn,

I did this on mine and is as good as new.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-and-GTI-LINKAGE-KIT-C20-/190302240879?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c4ee5c06f#ht_1876wt_1037
If you have an older golf you might not have a weighted shift rod so I would get one as it makes the throw a lot smother.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mk2-golf-gti-16v-gear-linkage-counter-weight-/400308584968?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d34404208#ht_500wt_1287

[danjm20]

Hi mate,

I would try changing all of the gear linkages first. Its a common problem that you struggle to get first and second when they are worn,

I did this on mine and is as good as new.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-and-GTI-LINKAGE-KIT-C20-/190302240879?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c4ee5c06f#ht_1876wt_1037
If you have an older golf you might not have a weighted shift rod so I would get one as it makes the throw a lot smother.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mk2-golf-gti-16v-gear-linkage-counter-weight-/400308584968?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d34404208#ht_500wt_1287

Already done sir, but I like the weighted shift rod idea - many thanks.  New linkages did tidy up the stirring the rice pudding feeling, but now 1st is awful to get, and 2nd when cold too, but I know that's normal, all 4 of the mk2s I've had have had the crunch into 2nd when cold.  Do you know if a 16v box would fit though?