badlad1888 0 Posted July 2, 2004 I am having real trouble with selecting 1st and 2nd gears, all other gears are ok. Could this be the linkage cable or is it going to get expensive.i am also having trouble with the engine when it is cold,it runs lumpy for 2 minutes and the revs never settle. Sometimes it will cut out when hot any ideas. i have a 1990 1.8 16v Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted July 2, 2004 Do a search - the gear change is much discussed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted July 2, 2004 The gearchange is the cable adjustment. Look at where the shift cables attach to the shift rods on the gearbox - you need to adjust the one that attaches closest to the engine. Make a note of where the fixing bolt is to start with before slacking it off. Try moving it a little to the rear, re-tightening then try the shifting action. Repeat until happy or try moving it forward instead. Might be worth replacing the gearbox mount as well - the cables tend to need adjusting as a result of a worn mount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
