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1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.6- gear linkage problems- update

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  • 1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.6- gear linkage problems- update

    Hi all. Have been having a problem with my gearbox. Gear shifting was heavy. Got the bushings in the linkage replaced recently and thought that would fix it. No such luck. I recently lost my reverse gear. Dropped my car into the Volkswagen dealership today. They got back saying there is a problem with my pedal box and clutch cable. $400 for parts- not too bad, but $700 for labour for 4 hrs work! I can't justify spending this on a 1999 car. I would however, like to pick up the parts and get someone to put them in for me for hopefully cheaper. I am just wondering, the clutch seems to be working fine, so is there any point replacing that too? Should the pedal box and cable suffice? All help appreciated. Thanks.

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    This is a common problem and pedal box can be welded up instead of replacing and cable may be fine to use then.Use a mechanic shop that charges less hourly rate but 4 hours is a fair time its not a fun job.Post where you are you may get an offer to fix if we new where you were.

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