[magwych]

My gear shift is a bit vague coming out of reverse to 1st or 2nd. I have reset the cable adjusters, replaced the sliding shoe and lubed the selector pivot. Gear selection is smoother but still this niggling issue. Come oit of reverse, go into 1st and it is usually back in reverse.
Research suggests the bush on the gear lever end, the one for lateral movements, may be worn.
Dieselgeek in the US have produced a bush to replace the stock Audi item. This is not a listed part on the TT parts diagrams, it looks like the whole lever assembly needs to be replaced to get this one bush from VAG.
Sadly Dieselgeek's interpretation of recent UK and EU VAT rules neans that they will not ship orders less than $190 to anyone in those areas :-(
Does anyone in the UK or EU know if an alternative to the Dieselgeek bush, one that is available to UK and EU customets?

 

[BenOfTheNorth]

Is this what you're after? Cookbot Gear Slop Bush

 

[PlasticMac]

Is this what you're after? Cookbot Gear Slop Bush

Do you know if this also fits the five speed (FWD) box?
Mac.

 

[BenOfTheNorth]

I'm not sure - however if you view their 180 category, it's listed as a product in there too.

 

[magwych]

Is this what you're after? Cookbot Gear Slop Bush

Yep, that would do it. Cookbots are not shipping to the EU, though, so that rules them out too.

 

[Tonimacaroni]

I’m in Holland ,and Dieselgeek did ship me just the bush. Had to pay €50 shipping, but next day arrival. You good send him an email. He promptly answer’s. Quite expensive though for one nylon bushing.

 

[PlasticMac]

It wouldn't be that expensive to get one, or more, made if we could get hold of the dimensions. Delrin rod is not costly, and finding a machinist no challenge.
@Tonimacaroni, what parts would be need to be measured to get the bush dimensions?
Mac.

 

[Tonimacaroni]

If I had a lathe at hand. I would have solved this myself.

@PlasticMac
Few pictures makes it easier to see.

@magwych
Found a link on Amazone. Probably Chinese

Amazon.com: Haneex Improved Version First Gear Getter Bushing for VW MK4 Golf Jetta / 6N 6N2 9N 9N3 6R 6C / New Beetle 2000-2010 / Audi TT 8N MK1 Manual Trans Shift Lever 02J : Automotive

Buy Haneex Improved Version First Gear Getter Bushing for VW MK4 Golf Jetta / 6N 6N2 9N 9N3 6R 6C / New Beetle 2000-2010 / Audi TT 8N MK1 Manual Trans Shift Lever 02J: Transmission & Drive Train - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[davebowk]

I have a lathe, I could buy one and knock a few up but it would be in about 3 to 4 weeks time as go on holiday next week.

 

[PlasticMac]

I have a lathe, I could buy one and knock a few up but it would be in about 3 to 4 weeks time as go on holiday next week.

I'd be up for one please, happy to wait. Enjoy your break.
Mac 👍

 

[davebowk]

Ordered one, will see about making a few when i get back
Ordered this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GLW2NR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[BenOfTheNorth]

I found one in my drawer from when I still had my 225. If anyone is struggling to get one I'm happy to post this out to anyone who needs it - its not much use on my DSG 😂

 

[magwych]

I found one in my drawer from when I still had my 225. If anyone is struggling to get one I'm happy to post this out to anyone who needs it - its not much use on my DSG 😂

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Woo hoo ! Would you post to France?

 

[BenOfTheNorth]

Sure, send me message with the address and I’ll pop it in the post

 

[jester225]

Dave put me down for 1please thanks

 

[davebowk]

It has arrived and I'm back from holiday so i will order some material and see how it goes

 

[davebowk]

Might be another week delay, got covid again

 

[jester225]

no problem

 

[Toby_Dude]

Hi Dave, Would it be possible to send one over to Belgium?

 

[davebowk]

Hi Dave, Would it be possible to send one over to Belgium?

No problem, i have to make one and test fit on mine first