[Mk2] [Turbo] Problem getting into 2nd gear.

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moscoworbust
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Problem getting into 2nd gear.

Post by moscoworbust »

Hi,

3rd/4th/5th are easy to get into, but i have to push the gear stick really hard to the left to get it into 2nd.

bearing? in the rear.
foxy-stoat
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problem getting into 2nd gear.

Post by foxy-stoat »

What about first?

Try taking off the gear level cover and inspect the mechanisms underneath......could be a bolt thats blocking the path.
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KarlBristol
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problem getting into 2nd gear.

Post by KarlBristol »

First things first, I'd be checking...

Bushings
Square linkage of death
Gear linkages

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Do you have a short shifter fitted? :-k
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madbasshunter
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Problem getting into 2nd gear.

Post by madbasshunter »

Is it a turbo conversion? As it could have na gearcables not the longer turbo ones.
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