Shift linkage maybe? Help guys

boludo2009 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 01:47 PM

hey i have a 1997 golf gti and im not sure whats happening with my car in rever when i go in reverse and fully release the clutch it pops out of gear, but if i dont release all the way it wont, please help me out what can it be? thanks

dontknow17 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 06:43 PM

i would check the ball in the linkage first of all, and if its not that then its more than likely to be a gearbox problem.

hope this helps

brokentoe · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 09:30 PM

does it stay in it when you hold it in? if so dont worry about it. might be a chipped gear.

boludo2009 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 11:03 PM

it stays when i hold the clutch in and reverse slow, and im gonna check the ball thanks for your help.

mcrow · #5 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dontknow17

i would check the ball in the linkage first of all, and if its not that then its more than likely to be a gearbox problem.

hope this helps

I am curious what ball you are talking about? And how it would effect reverse.

And also what engine is in this GTI you never specified. VR6 or 2L?

mcrow · #6 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Its 2L then you most likely have a chipped reverse gear (Like 90% of the drivers out there) and you just gotta live with it or put a new tranny in.

The reverse gear is very nimble on these things. It can chip from simply putting it in reverse while still moving forward and it grinds/clunks or from reversing to fast and having it pop out on you (This is how mine chipped).

boludo2009 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:36 PM

yes its a 2 liter and how much for another tranny? after all labor how much for all do u think?

brokentoe · #8 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 11:39 PM

if its used then not much i payed 400 and i replaced it myself. if you live in MA i would do it for cheap. but i dont think you live here.

mcrow · #9 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 01:10 AM

Not worth replacing, i have been driving with mine like that for 2 years now. Just my opinion.

boludo2009 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 08:54 AM

thanks for your help guys i do not live in MA and as of now im gonna drive it like that for now until i save some money to replace or overhaul.

Ninja Please · #11 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mcrow

Not worth replacing, i have been driving with mine like that for 2 years now. Just my opinion.

I second that opinion. If you have a 1997 GTI and your repair priority is a chipped reverse gear I'd say you are in the bonus round!

Take that money and Party.

boludo2009 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 01:57 AM

what do you mean im in a bonus round are you sayin i should fix it or not? thanks

brokentoe · #13 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 01:13 AM

no waste of money if it stays in with you holding it and drives fine. your good inless you want to pay massive money for it.

19gti97 · #14 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 01:21 PM

i have the same exact model with the same exact problem...but mine wont stay in if i hold it...it makes a weird grindin sound...then earlier a went to pull it out of reverse and i was stuck in and it was all loose but i got it out....1-5 shifts perfect just reverse is the problem...it will move like 2 inches then grind....i was told it could be either shift linkage, syncro, or somethin worse....any input?

boludo2009 · #15 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 01:58 PM

reverse gear has no synchro so it cant be that my friend has the same problem his stays stuck in reverse, and you have to get out and push it while someone tries to pop it out of reverse, it could be anything have someone take a look at it that knows. and thanks guys for your opinions im gonna leave it as is for now and well see what happens i appreciate it.