Gear linkage failure

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kevtherev wrote:Great post, thanks for taking the time to post up pics
This is what the forum I all about :ok

No problem. I hope it will be helpful, there's not a lot of info about on the early gear linkage.

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multisi wrote:I may have one , will get back to you tomorrow.

Ok cool. Thanks buddy.
I have a new original vw lever , will send p m.
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multisi wrote:
JMGR33N wrote:
multisi wrote:I may have one , will get back to you tomorrow.

Ok cool. Thanks buddy.
I have a new original vw lever , will send p m.

Awesome! Have replied to your PM. That'll complete my parts list for a full overhaul.

Haynes manual finally arrived today so less annoying questions from now on hopefully.
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Everyone should have a Haynes, good on you for putting a photo up of the manual, maybe a few more members will buy one .
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I've had a Haynes for every Classic car I've ever owned, can't recommend them enough.

They sometimes take a bit of deciphering, but they are invaluable to the serious home mechanic.

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If anyone's interested I've started putting my progress here...

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This weekend I managed to get all the new linkage parts fitted and have adjusted it all up so gear selection is now sweet as a nut.

Lots of picture and words in the last two posts here. (Not really a "how to", just a dialogue on my photos)

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Have you put new nylon guides on the front rod, one of the original guides isnt there .
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Yes I did buddy I just forgot to get a picture of that.

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Excellent thread and website, well done :D
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Ant-t wrote:Excellent thread and website, well done :D

Cheers! A picture or something in there might come in handy for someone one day. ;-)

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JMGR33N wrote:
Ant-t wrote:Excellent thread and website, well done :D

Cheers! A picture or something in there might come in handy for someone one day. ;-)

I'm sure it will, good work :ok
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