matrikzz

Problem is that when I shift, it's not a smooth shift, almost like the linkage is touching something or rubbing on something this happens on all 5 gears, mostly on 1,2,3.

Now, if I jitter or move the stick around or while being stationary shift 1,2,3,4,5..
5,4,3,2,1 just basically go through all gears, or just shake it side to side it becomes
better and I can shift smoothly with no resistance or feel of rubbing anything. Also when I lift the car up on a hoist or jack to do what ever, it shifts smooth for a while then it goes back to the same thing. The stick is not firm there is play around it.

could it be:

- linkage problem
-linkage bushings work out = play in shifter = hard shifting?

sometimes also when I push the shifter down a little or twist it a little it shifts smooth.

I'm thinking shifter linkage is bent, and linkage bushings work out since there is play int he shifter.


Your thoughts? and how much $$ aprox to fix this?


thanks.

Lotus 7

Look at all bushings, linkages & and sliders in the shift mechanism. Clean any grunge from the entire set up and lubricate the hell out of all moving parts with a decent quality white grease or all weather lubricant. i sued to have a Wurth product....an adfhesive lubricant that was excellent for these types of things but have a hard time finding wurth products readily. As far as a repair estimate???? DIY....it's not rocket science. Older VW were nutorious for this type of linkage seize up issue. Good luck and let me know how you make out.

mikeh

In case you were interested I have a 2000 S4 six speed tranny for sale. Does need a 1-2 rebuild otherwise in great shape.