wet/dry good/bad gear change

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 25 Nov 2007, 21:12

Heres a good un:

Dry warm weather - crap stubborn gear change

Wet miserable weather - smooth easy gear change.

Ideas?

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 25 Nov 2007, 21:13

By the way, I'm not looking for some gizmo to achieve this scenario - already got it.

Post by **peasant** » 25 Nov 2007, 21:23

The gear linkage passes through a crossbar. Usually there is a rubber grommet and some grease.

Maybe moisture is taking over the function of the (no longer existing) grease in your case?

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 25 Nov 2007, 21:34

Ah! Bet you're right too. Might be a good time to check the entire length for anything amiss. Cheers.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 26 Nov 2007, 09:02

There's a post on the Wiki on how to replace these flanges and bushes ... the parts are cheap and available from JK and VW, the job looks a tad 'interesting'

Ian.