Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: DIY Short Shift

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Fitzroy, Melbourne
    Posts
    127

    DIY Short Shift

    Not sure if this has appeared on here yet.

    The link below is an explanation on how to build a weighted short shift kit for your Mk1-3.

    http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSa...tLinkage.shtml

    76' 2dr Kjet

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    brisbane
    Posts
    132
    I purchased from a short/weighted setup from that guy. Was cheap from memory and the shifting is great.

    Recommend getting the new bushings too, now its better than new.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Fitzroy, Melbourne
    Posts
    127
    Thread Starter
    Ok, I finally got around to doing this... and it is awesome

    I did a custom job, slightly different to in the link. I just cut a piece of steel bolted it on to the throw arm (with a couple of rivets for good measure) and drilled two 8mm holes (same size as joining rod to eliminate slop), and whacked it on.

    So simple, so effective.. highly recommended.

    While I was under there I noticed the rubber ball on the lever (pic of new one below) had worn completely off!

    If any one has a good one of these for sale PM me..
    (also looking for bushing set, but will order from OS if unavailable)

    Last edited by dub be good to me; 22-06-2009 at 04:40 PM.

    76' 2dr Kjet

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
    Posts
    9,006

    Tim (golfworx) had a set of bushes made up out of brass. apparently they're highly recommended!


    i like volkswagens
    My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |