Re: Common problem or not?

["rocco16v" <rocco16v@netzero.net>]

Andrew-
  The Bentley I was referring to in my earlier reply is the '85-'93
Cabrio/Scirocco.  The 80-84 manual should have similar instructions.
I would think that the shift linkage bushings would have to literally be
absent to cause the problem you have described.  My '87 had bushing that
were extremely worn, yet first and fifth were not as elusive as you say
yours are.  I'd still check the rod clamp.
If you decide to install a bushing kit (and I recommend it, they are
inexpensive and make a large improvement), get it from the Potterman
(Virtual World Parts), Peter (TT), or other loyal lister/supplier. We must
support our own....
Enjoy the ride.

Larry  sandiego16v

----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Wong <mkii_84@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: Common problem or not?


> I have the Bently manual for the 80-84 book.  Does the
> other Bently manual with the 85 and up Scirocco help
> or am I fine with just the 80-84 Rabbit, Scirocco,
> Jetta.  I guess I got to go to the dealership sometime
> to buy bushings then.
> --- Calimus <calimus@techography.net> wrote:
> > Does your shifter feel real loose like it's in
> > water?  If so I have similar
> > issues with my 88 16v.  The problem I have is the
> > shifter bushings are worn
> > out.  A bushing kit is only about $9-13 but
> > installation isn't the most fun
> > thing.  If you want some real fun, pick up a nice
> > short shift kit with a
> > weighted rod and slap that in there while your at
> > it.  Shifting will be very
> > nice after all that.  If bushings arn't the problem,
> > I'm a little lost then.
> > Someone on the list will know however.
> >
> > William Snyder
> >


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