Golf mk2 5 speed gearbox on a mk1 1.6 diesel issue
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Shifting is a bit difficult after my 4 speed gearbox got replaced with the 5 speed from a golf mk2.
Is there any other part that needs to be replaced or modified for the shifting to be perfect?
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There is a guide on here to setting up the 5 speed linkage.
Gear Linkage Change (Page 1) - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
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Just buy a 5 speed shifter kit with bushings, and you should be good to go.
You may want to buy a short shifter kit and weighted shifter rod or a billet that bolts to it.
Look up MissingkLinkz over here he sells a very cost effective one that I enjoyed.
https://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml
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nicci21paul said
mechanic has done well to get that working
Yeah this bloke is a bit of a wizz when it comes to Mk1's. But even he admits it isn't perfect.
Basically, he shortened one of the shifting rods.
I'm yet to try it out, just thought to check here if I should get anything else replaced whilst the car is with the mechanic
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mark1gls said
Not sure what you have done to get it working but here is a parts diagram of the 5 speed set up.
https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf/go/1981-26/7/711-122000/
There is a guide on here to setting up the 5 speed linkage.
Gear Linkage Change (Page 1) - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
I've sent that link to the mechanic, cheers. Perhaps he'll find anything else that needs replacing
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Briano1234 said
all the linkages from a 4spd are different than a 5.
Just buy a 5 speed shifter kit with bushings, and you should be good to go.
You may want to buy a short shifter kit and weighted shifter rod or a billet that bolts to it.
Look up MissingkLinkz over here he sells a very cost effective one that I enjoyed.
https://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml
Thanks, but I'm in Europe,
Briano1234 said
all the linkages from a 4spd are different than a 5.
Just buy a 5 speed shifter kit with bushings, and you should be good to go.
You may want to buy a short shifter kit and weighted shifter rod or a billet that bolts to it.
Look up MissingkLinkz over here he sells a very cost effective one that I enjoyed.
https://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml
Thank's but I'm in Europe, will probably look for a local version of this
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