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Hi

I have a golf mk1. After some trouble with the car, I don't get 1st gear and for my 2nd gear I have to push down and put it in 2nd. 3rd 4th and 5th gear and reverse no problem. Only no 1st and push down 2nd(like reverse press down)

Please can someone explain to me what I need to do to fix.
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Gear link adjuster under the car is set incorrectly . It's almost impossible to describe how to do it. You really need to look at the links how it pushes on the gearbox , loosen the bolt at the bottom and turn the arm a little on the shaft till it does it right.
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Thanks. will put car on ramps this weekend and have a look
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I will check if I can find the tempelate for the gear linkage allignment tool. That makes setup much easier.
Also check linkage bushes for wear.
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Will do thanks. That will help a lot.

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Basetech wrote:
I don't get 1st gear and for my 2nd gear I have to push down and put it in 2nd. 3rd 4th and 5th gear and reverse no problem.
I had my box and linkages replaced and seem to have this same problem, checked all the bushes, linkages etc for correct fit and still have the issue. Heard it may be the alignment but clueless on how I would home-DIY it.
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Killerwatt wrote:I will check if I can find the tempelate for the gear linkage allignment tool. That makes setup much easier.
Also check linkage bushes for wear.
What is this template you speak of??
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Okay turns out that the template is for mk2 and mk3. For some reason i was thinking mk1 and mk2.

Linkages must be alligned from the bottom as panic described.
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With that said (the link), will it also solve the problem with the push down to second?
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yes.
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Thanks will play around with it and try to get it sorted out.

I'm burning my clutch to pull away in 2nd all the time :crazy:
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Just a quick update.

I did turn (move) it a few mm, and all is fine.... :cool:

Now to do the rest. Steering rack will be this weekend.
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Hi . Can you please send me the template alignment tool
?
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