MK1 cab gear linkage

[VWnut]

Alright chaps/ladies,
I'm finally getting down to rectifying the small problems on my new cabrio one of which is a "chinking" sound when i change gear. I have located the problem, there seems to be a lot of play in the linkage (when looking in the engine bay). Its the vertical shaft that runs through the bracket. Should there be a bush here or is it a case of tightening something up?
The second problem i have is excess play in the steering column (which results in a knocking). I have been told that this can be adjusted on the rack itself, is this true??
Cheers in advance
Tom

[SoundillusioN]

If you've got allot of play in the gear linkages (which is a very common fault) then it?s worth buying the linkage kit from German and Swedish which replaces all the bushes and connections.  A little time consuming but relatively easy to do.  I had similar symptoms and was rectified by the above.  As far as play in your rack goes, yes there is adjustment but it's worth taking it to a garage for a second opinion because even if it can be adjusted u'll need your wheel alignment sorted.