Sloppy gear linkage

Coutelier · Post by **Coutelier** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:58 pm

Hi,

Just been working on a friends 1998 2.0 16v and the gear lever is very sloppy. Its very difficult to select the right gear and needs a push to engage a gear after which the lever springs back.

I was wondering if these linkages are prone to wear and how difficult it is to repair?

Steve.

Coutelier · Post by **Coutelier** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:22 pm

Clearly not a common problem then!

I'll get underneath and check the linkages and report back.

Unfortunately this involves removing the exhaust according to Haynes manual.

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:25 pm

usually on the 2.0 16v its the clutch, mines got to the stage where its almost un-driveable, but i just force it into gear

STALLED · Post by **STALLED** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:41 am

My 406 (2.0 D8) was pretty hard to get into gear - eventually the linkage sheered off going home one night and the car had to be towed!

Not impressed one bit!