Gear stick going straight across into reverse,

[beechymonza]

My gearstick on my gti will go straight across into reverse without me pushing it down,
Would this be the ball on the bottom of gearstick, \
Or is it the metal rod with the ball on it under engine bay,   
I know thats a sh&t description but im not sure what its called,,

[Lewy]

It'll be the plastic 'stop' that is worn. Lift up the gaiter and take a peek inside.

[beechymonza]

I have noticed that is worn down,
Can i purchase these, 

[weazgti]

It is adjustable

[dragonfly]

I have noticed that is worn down,
Can i purchase these, 

Here you go: http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Plastic-guide-for-reverse-gear-Mk2-191711146C_act_shop.product_pID_49302522_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=18

[JC]

It'll be the plastic 'stop' that is worn. Lift up the gaiter and take a peek inside.

come and peek at mine 

 

[beechymonza]

Ok, So what does the ball on the side of the long bar do, Cause i might order 1 of those aswell

[prasina2]

just be sure it's the lock out "plate" that's broken and not the finger on the shift lever. it will give the same symptom.

[SoundillusioN]

It'll be the plastic 'stop' that is worn. Lift up the gaiter and take a peek inside.

come and peek at mine 

 

Doesn't need peeking, just needs doing! 

[beechymonza]

Ok so i looked under the gear gaitor,  And the plastic stop has just come off in my hands, 1 of the corner pieces is broken off,
But on the gear shaft itself there is a piece that drops under the metal runner when going into reverse, This just goes straight under ,