gear linkages

1. Mint-VTR Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Sawbridgeworth Posts: 1883 Black VTR, Clio 172. Gaz Coilovers, Stealth Exhaus

   #1 1st March 2010, 21:59

   just put my enigne back in with brand new linkages and the stick is really sloppy, any ideas why?
2. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

   #2 2nd March 2010, 10:52

   I have the same problem, when under the car I notice its connected to a ball (the actual selector rod under the car), do/can these wear down? Maybe this?
3. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #3 2nd March 2010, 10:59

   They do wear yes. Could be that. But is most liekly the pin that is on the end of the selector arm. These are usually drilled out and replaced with a bolt which wont lose its rigidity.
4. Mint-VTR Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Sawbridgeworth Posts: 1883 Black VTR, Clio 172. Gaz Coilovers, Stealth Exhaus

   #4 2nd March 2010, 11:02

   Yeahcould be but I'm wondering if the other spare ball on the car Is supposed to be used instead as there is 4 balls but only 3 rods
5. Mint-VTR Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Sawbridgeworth Posts: 1883 Black VTR, Clio 172. Gaz Coilovers, Stealth Exhaus

   #5 2nd March 2010, 11:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoAL They do wear yes. Could be that. But is most liekly the pin that is on the end of the selector arm. These are usually drilled out and replaced with a bolt which wont lose its rigidity.

   Right I see so where is that engine side or gearstick side ill have to have a look tonight!
6. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #6 2nd March 2010, 11:28

   on gearbox mate
7. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

   #7 2nd March 2010, 11:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoAL They do wear yes. Could be that. But is most liekly the pin that is on the end of the selector arm. These are usually drilled out and replaced with a bolt which wont lose its rigidity.

   That makes sence, will try it on mine too, cheers bud.
8. ashleyoneill Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Chippenham, Wiltshire Posts: 796 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS

   #8 2nd March 2010, 11:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by akuakabucy That makes sence, will try it on mine too, cheers bud.

   1) Take the gearbox off
   2) Punch the pin out.
   3) Replace the pin
9. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

   #9 2nd March 2010, 11:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ashleyoneill 1) Take the gearbox off 2) Punch the pin out. 3) Replace the pin

   
   does the box have to come off to do it? Just the weekend gone i just replaced the clutch, and cant be assed taking it all off again. It aint that bad to be honest but wouldnt mind it being as new.
10. ashleyoneill Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Chippenham, Wiltshire Posts: 796 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS

    #10 2nd March 2010, 11:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by akuakabucy does the box have to come off to do it? Just the weekend gone i just replaced the clutch, and cant be assed taking it all off again. It aint that bad to be honest but wouldnt mind it being as new.

    Well when i did mine i tried my hardest to do it without taking the box off but i just couldnt in the end so i gave up and changed the clutch and changed the pin on the box at the same time.
11. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

    #11 2nd March 2010, 13:03

    Ok mate cool, nice1
12. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #12 2nd March 2010, 13:10

    Changed mine last nite takes less than 10 mins and box definatly dosent need to come off. Long bar into it from pas side wheel arch, attatch a little punch to the end and get some one to lay under the car to make sure it's lined up then tap it out using punch bar and hammer, use this to tap The new one in also
13. ashleyoneill Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2005 Chippenham, Wiltshire Posts: 796 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS

    #13 2nd March 2010, 13:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tom5190 Changed mine last nite takes less than 10 mins and box definatly dosent need to come off. Long bar into it from pas side wheel arch, attatch a little punch to the end and get some one to lay under the car to make sure it's lined up then tap it out using punch bar and hammer, use this to tap The new one in also

    Good work but i found there wasnt enough room for me to do it on my VTS and the clutch needed changing anyway so i didnt spend too much time trying it with the box on.
14. Mint-VTR Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Sawbridgeworth Posts: 1883 Black VTR, Clio 172. Gaz Coilovers, Stealth Exhaus

    #14 2nd March 2010, 15:15

    Thank god for that only just got my engine back in!! So u can see it from pass wheel arch?
15. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

    #15 2nd March 2010, 15:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tom5190 Changed mine last nite takes less than 10 mins and box definatly dosent need to come off. Long bar into it from pas side wheel arch, attatch a little punch to the end and get some one to lay under the car to make sure it's lined up then tap it out using punch bar and hammer, use this to tap The new one in also

    Cool will have a go with this method.
16. Mint-VTR Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Sawbridgeworth Posts: 1883 Black VTR, Clio 172. Gaz Coilovers, Stealth Exhaus

    #16 2nd March 2010, 16:06

    Thank god for that only just got my engine back in!! So u can see it from pass wheel arch?