CountryBoy19
Member
Take it easy, I'm a new TDI owner and the search function and numerous results are a bit overwhelming at the moment.
I have a TDI that was previously owned by 2 seemingly intelligent TDI owners that took good care of it. However it sat in a garage nearly unused for the last 3 years because the previous owner really didn't want to part with it when he upgraded (I don't blame him). I was told the shift bushings were out, and they probably are worn, but the bigger problem is the the pivot thing on the trans that the side-to-side cable hooks to is very, very tight in the hole and is preventing 5th gear and making it difficult to shift. I watched a diesel geek video that mentioned corrosion in the hole. I started removing it but it's so tight it broke in the process. My current plan is to get the bushing kit and the repair kit to fix this from diesel geek. Is that a good plan?
Is there anything else I need to do while working on the trans and shift linkage?
I know this section is for non-engine related upgrades, but I also don't want to start a bunch of newb threads. The engine is high mileage and will be getting a new timing belt and water pump before I put it on the road. It has already had the egr delete, has a block heater added, and a few other minor things but is mostly stock. I may eventually put a mild tune on it but for now, is there anything that is highly recommended for the engine?
I have a TDI that was previously owned by 2 seemingly intelligent TDI owners that took good care of it. However it sat in a garage nearly unused for the last 3 years because the previous owner really didn't want to part with it when he upgraded (I don't blame him). I was told the shift bushings were out, and they probably are worn, but the bigger problem is the the pivot thing on the trans that the side-to-side cable hooks to is very, very tight in the hole and is preventing 5th gear and making it difficult to shift. I watched a diesel geek video that mentioned corrosion in the hole. I started removing it but it's so tight it broke in the process. My current plan is to get the bushing kit and the repair kit to fix this from diesel geek. Is that a good plan?
Is there anything else I need to do while working on the trans and shift linkage?
I know this section is for non-engine related upgrades, but I also don't want to start a bunch of newb threads. The engine is high mileage and will be getting a new timing belt and water pump before I put it on the road. It has already had the egr delete, has a block heater added, and a few other minor things but is mostly stock. I may eventually put a mild tune on it but for now, is there anything that is highly recommended for the engine?