Re: Rough shifting advice?

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

David,  almost all shifter "notchyness" stems from a repair or re-alignment of the
shift linkage or motor, i.e. clutch replacement, short shift, engine swap, bushing
replacement or motor mount change.  First, identify if you need new shifter
bushings.  I recommend the later A3 style white nylon relay rod bushings over the
soft urethane ones which are standard.  Sometimes just replacing bushings can bring
the shifter mechanism into alignment.  After this, the Bentlely manual for your car
gives a complete adjustment proceedure.  This basically involves the loosening of
an easily accesible clamp and the turning of a knurled shifter rod shaft one knurl
to the left or right.  Remember this when you go to buy your next car that has a
"bad tranny" and the owner is selling it cheap!  For more shifter bushing info,
check the "tuning" section of my website.

HTH!

Jim Buck

David Schrimpf wrote:

> Hi Guys..
>
> I have a question, but let me first remind you: I'm new to this VW stuff. I
> know how to check the oil and other fluid levels, but that's about it, so go
> easy on me!
>
> Anyway, I've noticed lately that shifting in my 8v is really rough. I mean The
> stick doesn't just slide into gear but it's very very notchy. I know it has to
> be pretty notchy because all A1s are but I'm pretty sure it wasn't always THIS
> bad.
>
> I never have a hard time finding the gears because I'm familiar with the car
> but I bet anyone else who tried to drive it would have some trouble.
>
> The transmission was replaced several months ago. I think there's a tranny from
> a GTi in there now.
>
> So my question is, is there anything relatively simple I can try to make
> shifting smoother? I was thinking transmission fluid maybe... but the manual
> says the transmission fluid never needs to be replaced?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> - David Schrimpf    (david@cybermail.net)
> - '85 Scirocco  8V  Wolfsburg Edition
>
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