1989 VW GTI MK2 shift bushing replacement part 3

part 3 of replacing the shift bushings and linkage bushings. Adjusting the linkage for proper shifting. Also show you how to use and what a tap and die set is. Great tool for anyone stepping up their game.

[@jaysilver4670]

good little series. I have a MK1 gti that I race in Lemons and me and my teammates are building a mk2 golf for lemons. The shifter needs a full rebuild so seeing you do it first should prove to be a big help.

[@SuperPakalja]

Good Job! Will be doing this to my '88 jetta in the nearest future, got all the bushings and linkages already delivered. Thanks for the video, will help out me much- a first timer on fixing cars.

[@MikeTheFixer]

Good to hear glad I could help;)

[@Yos_Garage]

Thank you....been hunting for this video

[@MikeTheFixer]

Thank you! Glad I could help

[@Yos_Garage]

@@MikeTheFixer so I changed the bushings... Any idea why the gear shifter is extremely tight?

[@MikeTheFixer]

@@Yos_Garage sounds like something binding up? Have a friend shift as you look around

[@Yos_Garage]

@@MikeTheFixer I got it... Just needed some grease... Thanks bud

[@chrisladouceur4093]

How long do you figure it’ll take for a noob to do?

[@seanodom1676]

I replaced everything you did in this video. My issue now, is getting into first gear. How do I properly adjust the linkage easily? Thank you for your help and time.

[@MikeTheFixer]

Been a while but I think the long shaft from the shifter controls how far forward and back for say 1st and second. So that pinch clamp further on the shaft or less might help, or is it a transmission issue? Good luck

[@seanodom1676]

@@MikeTheFixer Ok. I will try. I'm changing out the clutch cable as well. From auto adjust to manual.