gearshift linkage rebuild makes for a new car again

[drew at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (Drew)]

Although I had redone all the linkage bushings under the hood when I
first put the car on the road 5 years ago, I JUST got around to
replacing the worn out ball/socket assembly at the base of the shifter
lever with one that had significantly less wear.  I also installed new
bushings at the base of the shifter lever, and re-aligned the shift
linkage.

What a difference - minimal side/side play in the shifter lever, precise
gear selection - no more vague "toss it up there - you'll either hit
fifth or the glove box."

While I had the lever out I cut about 1.5" off the end - and was
surprised by the reduction in throw it made (I already have a 60%
reduction on the gearbox selector lever)

Now if I could only just wave a magic wand and refresh those worn
synchros on second and fourth I'd be a happy camper.


Drew


84 Wolfsburg Ed. Scirocco GTD http://scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca/gtd 
89 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro Avant 
94 A3 Golf GL TurboDiesel, 99 A3 Jetta GL TDI 
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