New Gear Linkage - Where from?

1. Wingers Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4

   #1 5th June 2007, 20:41

   Hi guys,
   
   I've got a VTR and the gear linkage has gone pop
   It's been a bit sloppy for a while but last night i went to change into 3rd and the rubber around the upper gear linkage rod fell out so the whole rod dropped down. Now i cant change gear at all!
   
   I need to replace the whole arm i think as it looks like the rubber is moulded in. Any ideas where to get one or is citroen the only answer?
   
   Cheers,
   
   Wingers
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 5th June 2007, 20:44

   get one from cit/pug a linkage isnt to expensive
3. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #3 5th June 2007, 20:47

   they range from £8 to £17 mate, easy to fit aswell. use a 13mm spanner to help get it on
4. Wingers Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4

   #4 5th June 2007, 21:04

   OK cheers guys - looks like i'll be going direct to Mr C then
   
   I changed the gearbox at christmas and I remember they were a bit of a pain to fit then. Prob should have replaced them back then when i had the chance.
   
   Wingers
5. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #5 6th June 2007, 21:43

   I got mine from Citroen. I'm 99% it was less than £5. May have even been around the £1.50 mark unless I'm thinking about another piece.
   
   Failing that, I'm sure your local car parts place would have some. But with them not being car specific, they may have to order some in. So try Citroen
6. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #6 6th June 2007, 22:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DevilDamo I got mine from Citroen. I'm 99% it was less than £5. May have even been around the £1.50 mark unless I'm thinking about another piece. Failing that, I'm sure your local car parts place would have some. But with them not being car specific, they may have to order some in. So try Citroen

   £1.50 wont be the linkage rod dude. not unless you had a fuckwitt behind the counter
7. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #7 6th June 2007, 22:09

   It was about 2" long?
8. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #8 6th June 2007, 22:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DevilDamo It was about 2" long?

   2" seems small.
   
   theres 3 rods.
   
   on uber long one and two short ones irc..
   
   shortest from memory id say is about 6"
   
   as i said it could just been a muppet at the desk as i got quoted about £8 for a short one and £15-20 for long irc
9. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #9 6th June 2007, 22:15

   Ahhh no it wasn't a rod mate. I know what they are. It was the linkage.