I have a 95 jetta w\a5 speed linkage probs.

Synchros shot? Weird noises while shifting? Not sure what needs to be replaced?
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I have a 95 jetta w\a5 speed linkage probs.

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95 jetta wont go into reverse gear, shift partially disassembled wont go down and left to get under stop to go forward left and up to engage. All help appreciated.
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Re: I have a 95 jetta w\a5 speed linkage probs.

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Wait a second. Are you saying that the shifter will not go down and move left at all? Sounds like a linkage issue. What is disassembled exactly?

If the shifter does not go into gear: does it go into gear when the car is stopped with the engine off? If so, you likely have a hydraulic issue.

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Re: I have a 95 jetta w\a5 speed linkage probs.

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I was at first having a problem getting it in first gear. At the time I was able to press down to get in to reverse under the track to the left. I was told the problem I was having was I needed to get a repair kit that it was worn and needed to be replaced. Here is a link to what i got:
http://www.pap-parts.com/prodinfo.asp?n ... %20116%20A

I hired a guy to put it in and apparently he had some problems installing it. After he installed the kit the shift stick was very loose and i wasn't able to press down to get in to reverse. I did get into first fine though.
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If it's a linkage issue it's hard to really pinpoint and I must be honest - I am not very familiar with it.
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Dubbers unite. Didn't one of you guys have a Jetta from that generation?
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