Gear selection alignment... mk2

[Davs mk2 16v]

i've got a mk2 16v, and yesterday my gear selection messed up. The front engine mount is on its way out and ive been driving it for 4 days with it like it is.

but now i can't get it into first gear properly. I have to push down the gearknob and head into reverse but not actually put it in reverse. if you know what im saying.

whats the best way 2 sort it???

[Leejaydoob]

renew engine mount and check for wear in gear selecters

[Davs mk2 16v]

i'm changing the mount in the morning at my mates VW garage/breakers. Should i replace it with a standard 16v mount or can i use a VR6 one??

the linkage seems to be fine, it just sort of happened all of a sudden, so i can't see it being wear. Might just change it all anyway....  

[Blue MK2]

Do you get a rattle noise when you go over a bump due to a worn engine mount?

Nice car by the way Dave. Think I saw it on DemonVW?

What size/ rims are they?

[Davs mk2 16v]

thanx   yeah, it is my car on demonvw m8.

the wheels are 17" BK racing. bit of a bugger to clean, especially now ive got discs all round, but they're worth it i suppose.

well, the exhaust keeps bangin on the rear axle and started blowing 2 days after i sorted it. I gotta get it on the ramp to line up the joints properly.

Has anyone got a VR6 front engine mount on their car?? i figure it would take the strain of me caining it better  

[Gambit]

just use the late 16v Hydro mount, not the rubber bonded one

[Blue MK2]

what about G60 ones?

[Gambit]

wont fit

G60 & late 16v share the same rear hydro mount

different fronts though

vwspares.co.uk are cheap for front hydro mounts

[Jon16]

My 1990 16v is difficult to put into 2nd gear without crunching particularly when cold. I think it has a quick shift kit on it and always assumed this is a worn syncromesh (its does about 138k). Is that the likely problem or could it be a gear linkage alignment problem? No other probs with it. Any thoughts? Thanks  

[action al]

I used to have to do that with 1st on my 16V until I replaced the gear linkage bushes. It was the one nearest the engine that was causing the problem, if thats any help?