ben16v 0 Posted November 28, 2003 me birds (90 standard 16v) has a lot of play when selecting gears, it`ll go into gear no problem as long as you pick the right spot. my golfII GTi had a similar problem and i heard it was the `ball` below the gearstick that was the offending article...is this the same on the C?? and how is it sorted(as i never bothered on my golf) cheers guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted November 28, 2003 C has cable shift as standard - most have a little play but alot of play usually means cables require adjustment........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted November 28, 2003 how you go about that? it seems a bit more than a cable adjustment but i dont know... i heard about a 16v owner who changed the whole gear cable system from stick to selector???(bit next to the gear box with two cables going into it)(does that make sense???)just to get rid of the play...any ideas? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 0 Posted November 29, 2003 there should also be a brass sleeve that slides onto the end of the bar that connects the actual handle to the top of the box. take the cover of the top and slide your lever left to right ( no pun intended ) and you'll see what i mean that would reduce a lot of play and costs pennies :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted November 29, 2003 Lift the gaiter round the gearstick. Make sure there is a circlip holding the stick onto the pivot. I had one broken on a Passat and that gave loads of slop and made it difficult to get reverse too. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
