Author Topic: Notchy gear change  (Read 902 times)

Offline Klanky

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Notchy gear change
« on: 27 July 2026, 16:26 »
i have a 1990 Mk2. GTI 8V. it goes pretty well other than for a couple of minor niggles, one being a mystery power drain (more of that later) but the main issue I have at the moment is a very notchy and approximate gear change, especially on hot days.
1st to 2nd in particular is slow and baulky but the other gears are also not exactly slick.
Am i right in thinking that this could be the bushes at the bottom of the stick?
And secondly can anyone recommend a decent Mk2 restoration / repair company in the Cheshire area?
Thanks in advance.
« Last Edit: 27 July 2026, 16:52 by Klanky »

Offline jv

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Re: Notchy gear change
« Reply #1 on: 01 August 2026, 11:51 »
Go digging in the old threads:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33100.0
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=227284.0

You have https://www.awesomegti.com/contact-us/ they might no longer be at the 'resto' level but could probably point you in the right direction.
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