Golf mk2 GTI gear linkage repair

Really!?! What a community!!!

 

So that’s what I have left of mine ... glad to find a serious issue at least I know what the problem is...

 

There is one ball on the gear lever and another above the steering rack on the relay shaft.

 

Yea, that's the way us OG club GTI guys are. Pm me your address.

 

Going to copy the 'nylon ball' idea, thanks
Jon

 

Mine

 

34mm diameter, 27mm high with radiused "corners", I'm not sure if the centre is 10mm or slightly more. I left it a tight fit on the relay shaft pin, and put a dab of glue on, and it never moved. It can't fall off in place anyway.

Sometimes the 34mm needs adjustment, I've seen them from 33.5 to 34.5 in the "gate". But with the nylon, a quick rub of sandpaper sorts it.

 

Actually, from one motorsport fiend to another, send me your address, I've a different present for you.

 

did we find Santa ?

 

No, but Jon is a proper good egg.

 

Arg! Guys how do I get past this bit! 45 mins can’t get any further any thoughts? Tried hot water to make it a bit more malleable..




No idea why this image is upside down lol

 

Grind them down, and use bolts with nuts or hammer on new rivets. Mine came with two rivets.

 

Yeah, mine only came with 1 rivet which i assume is just a mistake from the seller. If bolt and nut works, ill do that!

 

I used a short bolt and nut, M5 I believe.
It seemed better than hammering away with two rivets, and makes replacement the next time so much easier.

 

I'm usually able to squeeze it in there with a little lube.

Stop sniggering you bunch of perverts.

 

Finbar Saunders strikes again....