Linkage help

[Dom_]

Evening, guess it's time I sorted this little out!

I'm pretty sure my gear linkages need to be re-aligned as neutral is sat far too forward, and if I want reverse I have to down, back a bit and then across to get in reverse..however I don't get any grinding when changing or going into reverse

BUT, I think I have too much free-play in the linkages...when the car is in gear (mainly 3rd of 4th) you can move the stick quite noticeabley to the left and right. I was having a read on some old topics on here and someone mentioned the bushes in the linkages, will this cure the problem and which ones do I need to change (part numbers please ) so I can then get them re-aligned at VW?

Thanks in advance!

[alexperkins]

That would suggest you have a misaligned gear linkage, and possible worn bushes.

The only people that can 100% realign the box is VW as they have a special jig that slots into the gear mechanism to space it perfectly, so it may be worth calling your local dealer up.

[Dom_]

Cheers, certainly seems that way. Will get it on a ramp at work and have a look underneath and see if I can workout which bush has gone...needs a service now anyway so going to whack some fresh gear oil in too...

Would be nice to have a nice tight stick for a change...oooer Will take some lube with me when I go to VW too