Wobbly gear stick.

1. Lukus-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting

   #1 20th June 2011, 19:08

   Hey Guys.
   
   This didn't really hit me at first, but I noticed I have a really wobbly gear stick. It almost seems like I have to reach a mile to get the car into second from first. The car goes into all gears fine it just seems like I move my arm an awful lot to get it there. This wasn't an issue untill I drove my mates saxo and found out I could change gear just by using my fingers alone. His was a forte mines a vtr. Is this why? Could someone clarify what this is? Gear linkages etc?
   
   Thanks
2. VinceVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Kingsteignton Posts: 748 1998 citreon saxo westcoast 1.4i

   #2 20th June 2011, 19:14

   get new gear linkages and a buy 1 of these
   
   http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/clutc.../prod_482.html
   
   
   job done
3. muttonjeff L-plater Joined: May 2011 Posts: 57

   #3 21st June 2011, 20:11

   There is a link / ball swivel near the bulkhead , down the back of the box.
   
   It lookes like a black golfball - and is a square round.
   
   It is open to weather and contaminates. Although it has a shroud cover over it.
   
   These can be wahshed and DRY LUBED with Dri Slide or Rocol Dry Lube paste - if a good size. and not too worn
   
   
   Sounds like yours is shot - get a fresh one and dry lube it. like I did last week
4. Lukus-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting

   #4 21st June 2011, 23:58

   Cheers pal, i'll bear this in mind!
5. Rocas Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 Saint-Petersburg, Russia Posts: 4 Saxo VTS '00, Xsara 1.6 '03

   #5 22nd June 2011, 14:09

   I have the same problem. First of all, I've ordered a quickshift. But while waiting for it, I've jacked up the car and found that the "black ball" needs refitting.
   And finally iI've started to refit the ball and found that the ball is not the main problem(although it is worn too). The main problem is where one of the linkages connects to the gearbox. Selector lever "outer part" is secured on the gearbox part with the pin. And the main play is exactly there, but i can't understand how to fix it.
   
   
   PS sorry for bad english, but i hope you'll be able to understand my post J
6. croftys L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 wirral Posts: 34

   #6 22nd June 2011, 15:03

   buy a new pin from the "main stealer" and replace the worn pin...it worked for me...
7. Rocas Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 Saint-Petersburg, Russia Posts: 4 Saxo VTS '00, Xsara 1.6 '03

   #7 22nd June 2011, 15:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by croftys buy a new pin from the "main stealer" and replace the worn pin...it worked for me...

   thanx, i think i'll try as soon as i have enough time. But... How to access there? Di I need to remove battery and air filter to do this?
8. croftys L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 wirral Posts: 34

   #8 23rd June 2011, 00:59

   its all done from underneath, you might want to run it up on a set of ramps....