Author Topic: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems  (Read 10530 times)

Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #30 on: 04 July 2007, 15:46 »
Bits will be there ready for me to collect on friday morning. I'll see if I can put it all together on Friday and let you know if it's sorted the problem

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #31 on: 05 July 2007, 18:34 »


all fixed...

no parts needed..

they did it in just over 30 mins...

seems great so far.. all selections feel solid now :)


cost me 30 quid..


regret putting it off so long!
Used to have a '97 MK3 16v GTI 3dr in 'Black Magic'... now have a '55 Civic Type-S...

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #32 on: 05 July 2007, 18:37 »
wicked! Where abouts are you and could you give me the name and number of the place! If this doesn't work on friday i'll gladly take a trip across to pay 30 quid to have it done!

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #33 on: 05 July 2007, 18:40 »
performance driven, taunton, somerset.

http://www.performancedriven.co.uk/

suspect theres a vw specialist closer to you.. :)
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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #34 on: 05 July 2007, 19:42 »


all fixed...

no parts needed..

they did it in just over 30 mins...

seems great so far.. all selections feel solid now :)


cost me 30 quid..

What did they do



regret putting it off so long!

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #35 on: 05 July 2007, 21:18 »

the receipt says..

"checked and adjusted gear linkage as required"
Used to have a '97 MK3 16v GTI 3dr in 'Black Magic'... now have a '55 Civic Type-S...

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #36 on: 09 July 2007, 22:42 »
I have had problems with gear selection recently.

My mechanic greased / adjusted the linkage and also replaced the rear gearbox mount (£35 labour / ~ £18 for mount from GSF).

The gear change is better than ever.  :smiley:
Current - Mk 7.5 GTD with sunroof, keyless, Dynaudio, Pronav, , reverse camera, Art Velours trim and self park.
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Mk 7 GTD. Tornado red with Santiago wheels, Pro sat nav, keyless and winter pack.
Mk 6 Golf GT. Reflex silver, heated black leather, 18" Vancouver wheels, climate control, RCD 510 with DAB, Bluetooth, parking sensors, luxury & storage packs.
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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #37 on: 10 July 2007, 00:19 »
mine seams to be perfect its 144k, maybe its already had work done as feels as new but not driven it much yet, hopefully mines already had work, they all feel a touch vague wolly anyway to slot into gears but should go in fine with ease, not read many replies il read them now, my vr6 j plate felt fine too that had 127 k when sold that a few years ago sorry cant help with probs others input sounds useful
« Last Edit: 10 July 2007, 00:22 by adrenaline »

Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #38 on: 10 July 2007, 07:21 »
Tried changing all the bushes on the linkage itself, a bit better but not satisfactoy. My gearbox mount is completely shot by the looks of it. All the goo from inside the mount has leaked out. Got a front engine and a gearbox mount from GSF to go on, should make the world of difference!

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Re: MK3 GTi 16v Gear Selection Problems
« Reply #39 on: 10 July 2007, 23:53 »
http://www.houseofthud.com/shifting_gti.htm
Found this in on a 'sticky'. I tried it on my car over the weekend and it seems to have done the trick. I was having problems finding third sometimes, and also stiff going into fifth.