Loose Gear Linkage and New Clutch

[C20YOB]

Hi there, I'm currently doing the clutch on my G40. The clutch coming out is a helix 4 paddle cerametallic spring loaded plate, I'm wanting to replace the paddle plate, all else is fine, where's the best place to go for this? seen the plate on helix’s website for £175 so was just wondering if I can get it cheaper anywhere else?

Second thing I'm wondering is in regards to the gear linkage. It's very loose and seems to have a lot of play in it, looked into a quick shifter but the only people doing them are cae racing at £700 – no chance, what is there to be done? Is it a case of putting new bushes on, where can I get these? Also need a new rubber mount for the back box.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks,

Duncan

[dub-disaster]

get in contact with helix, they can resinter your friction plate assuming its ok other than  wear. That's assuming the pressure plate is nice and flat and true.

try ebay for gear linkage repair kit if not I've got a brand new one you can buy if you want. its may also be worth having a look at the different parts kf the linkage both under the shifter, and by the box to check for where the play is. Also checks its not the actually box make sure you mark the positioning of any linkage prior to removal aswell.

new rubber can ve bought from most exhaust places, ebay think demon tweak do some aswell if jot try cbsonline.

[z3i]

Gearstick rebuild kit is £20 from the dealer with trade discount
Gear change finger and rubber block is £15 from the dealer with trade discount (the bit you can see if you look at the selector rod before it goes into the box, will have a square looking rubber on the top
worth a shot, doing mine when i do my clutch
Taylor

[hayesey]

also check the condition of the rubber bush the rod goes through coming out of the box the bottom of the gearstick sits in

[Jacque]

Is a loose gear linkage bad for the gearbox itself?

mine is very loose, it wobbles about in neutral.
but shifting was never really a problem, sometimes a bit harch but nothing worrying (for my feeling)

[Jezza-7]

IIRC you can solve that loose linkage by crimping the metal housing to stop the movement.

[C20YOB]

Clutch is off to get resintered - £90. Delighted. Cheers for the advise.

As for the linkage, I'm going to tackle it tonight n see how I get on.

Will let you know.

Cheers,

Duncan

[C20YOB]

Clutch is in and box is on. Crimped the square bit around the ball on the gearlinkage and seems alot better.

I would like to put new bushes on it though (gear stick is fine). I've looked about on ebay for gear repair kit but see what i'm looking for. Is the bit I'm after in the pic below? i.e. the plastic bush in the bottom hole of the ''8''?



Should the we finger bit, that sits in there, come out easily, as it does. So think this may need replaced? Or tapped up maybe?

If someone could show me a link on ebay or something i'd be greatful?

Cheers,

Duncan

[z3i]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-POLO-MK2-MK3-LINKAGE-SHIFT-FINGER-C43-/190422002168?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c560929f8

For an extra £8 you can get a genuine one from Tps which is what i did

[Jezza-7]

Mine comes out easy as well. Popped out when driving once which was annoying. I have just loctite mine back in place and has been fine since then. I got a spare linkage as well incase i get problems.