Fingers on buzzers who can tell me if when you convert a 4 speed manual linkage to 5 speed you need to change more than just the rods in the engine bay??
I havent adjusted the linkage yet, but i cant seem to get anything other than neutral and even that doesnt feel right
4 speed to 5 speed
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Re: 4 speed to 5 speed
The cover plate (the but that creates the reverse lockout) is a different part. Giving you more side to side range on the lever.
I only discovered this recently and ive been running my ex 4 speed around with the naff gearchange since I swapped it years ago!
VW Part number is 171711261C
Obsolete from VW and nothing at Classic Parts.
Same part on 5 speed cabrios and Corrados up to 93 though so shouldnt be too hard to find.
Although, if you set the linkage - 15mm from the reverse lockout plate to the "finger" on the bottom of the gear stick, with the finger centred front to rear on the lockout plate - you should still be able to get the gears. It doesnt feel "right" though
I only discovered this recently and ive been running my ex 4 speed around with the naff gearchange since I swapped it years ago!
VW Part number is 171711261C
Obsolete from VW and nothing at Classic Parts.
Same part on 5 speed cabrios and Corrados up to 93 though so shouldnt be too hard to find.
Although, if you set the linkage - 15mm from the reverse lockout plate to the "finger" on the bottom of the gear stick, with the finger centred front to rear on the lockout plate - you should still be able to get the gears. It doesnt feel "right" though