Gear linkage (side - side) Help!

[Tfsi_Mike]

This doesnt look right and i think is the cause of my lever springing back to the centre when in 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th (it still stays in gear and drives but looks like its in neutral)

 

[Poverty]

h8t w8p's car is doing similiar. Took his down to amd essex last sat, havent spoken to him so dont know the outcome

 

[DPJ]

Isn't there a piece missing off that - nylon- clips either side of the counterweight opposite the front to back linkage point?

Funny, I was staring at your linkage yesterday, Mike.

I think it's springing on the gearlever than 'centres' the lever to the middle.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Isn't there a piece missing off that - nylon- clips either side of the counterweight opposite the front to back linkage point?

Funny, I was staring at your linkage yesterday, Mike.

I think it's springing on the gearlever than 'centres' the lever to the middle.

But from neutral when you push left and then up it normally stays in the top left corner doesnt it???

I think there is something missing... How do i upload a pdf i have the forge fitting instructions

 

[DPJ]

........... How do i upload a pdf i have the forge fitting instructions

You can't Mike, you'll have to cut and paste.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

If you compare pic in my post and this pic..

Where the upper arrow points the end of the clip looks different and as if it wouldnt allow the movement mine has..

This bit is trick to put into words...

The lower arrow points to the oem linkage (front - back). Where the plastic ball from the side - side Linkage goes (where arrow points) there is play because the plastic nob has worn.. It looks like this is allowing the extra play in the gear lever when in 1st 2nd 5th and 6th

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Better view of what I was trying to explain...

 

[DPJ]

Yes, I see what you mean.

You've got a clip missing where your top arrow is pointing.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

If I get the forge side - side reduction linkage....

There is a clip that stops the play I have cause by the worn plastic 'nob' / ball

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Yes, I see what you mean.

The plastic 'protusion' should be 'captive' in the other section....

Exactly... The pic above seams like it would solve it..

when accelerating hard on the motorway in 4th, 5th is frequently getting impossible to get in causing me to have to sow down again and back to 4th...
I'm not sure if my worn clutch could also be to blame...?

 

[DPJ]

I've edited my last post - as said, I think you've a clip missing off the shaft the side to side arm pivots on. Where your red arrow points. Surely it fits to the splines sticking through?

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Yep, that too!

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Looks like its one of these to fix...

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190203&product=FMVWSQS

Suppose its an upgrade

 

[DPJ]

Looks like its one of these to fix...

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190203&product=FMVWSQS

Suppose its an upgrade

Pivot pin on that one looks entirely different to the one on your car, Mike.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Pivot pin on that one looks entirely different to the one on your car, Mike.

They do two variants depending on whether you originally have oem plastic or metal side - side linkage

 

[DPJ]

They do two variants depending on whether you originally have oem plastic or metal side - side linkage

Wouldn't you still need a clip to go on the end?

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Yes, Im assuming its part of the new linkage but I need to confirm it in the morning with Awesome