Refreshing a manual tranny with 220k

[doridori]

So the VR6 has done 220k and as you may expect things are getting tired.

Gear shifting is a bit wayward and inaccurate and first sometimes is a pain to get into so i have to use the second and then first trick.

I want to get a short shift kit via this: 02A Cable Transmission Short Shift Kit - Gruven Parts

but have been advised to NOT get this : 02A Billet Stainless VW Shift Cable Repair Blocks - Gruven Parts

HaydEn also suggested some 42DD delrin shifter bushings, but i can only find these which appear to be metal: VW Shifter Bracket Bushings

Can anyone shed some light on the above components or give some suggestions for bang for buck mods or where best to source some of these items?

Thanks in advance!

[cliftronix]

They 42dd bushings you linked are also great but Hayden meant to say the dieselgeek derlin shifter bushings, they don't seem to be available off the diesel geek website anymore though.
This is a cheaper alternative to the gruven parts piece Dumpy Bunny Design Volkswagen 02A 5 speed Short Shifter – Rennen Welt
and they currently have a "Use code "SHIFTSMOOTH" upon checkout to receive the $75 shipped offer." deal.

[doridori]

ah nice thanks cliftronix!
Tried to purchase it but no australian shipping so i've emailed them to find out.

Next to find some 42dd or diesel geek shifter bushings...

also i see on ebay these kits: VW 02A Cable Change Shifter Tower Bush Rebuild KIT FOR Corrado Golf GTI 16V VR6 | eBay
anyone used them before?

[cliftronix]

I will soon be trying that bushing kit, its the last set of bushings i have to do. Shifting is still poor for me but i thinks that's just o2a life.

[doridori]

so that at least helps the side to side movement....

any ideas on what to get for the front and back reduction?

i know dieselgeek used to have one but that seems to be out of production now...

[doridori]

Just bought the dumpy bunny short shifter with the discount code, thanks cliftronix.

exchange rate i got charged at was 67c.... yikes

now to find those 42DD shifter bushings, hopefully i can find them in aus and not have to buy from the US.

Anyone have suggestions?

[cliftronix]

There was a guy selling them on here.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f24/shifter-bracket-mounts-fit-9n3-polo-various-other-cable-change-boxes-95672.html?highlight=shifter

[stephen8512]

Just bought the dumpy bunny short shifter with the discount code, thanks cliftronix.

exchange rate i got charged at was 67c.... yikes

now to find those 42DD shifter bushings, hopefully i can find them in aus and not have to buy from the US.

Anyone have suggestions?

How did you buy the dumpy bunny shifter? When i tried the shipping destination didnt show Australia?

[stephen8512]

Also, greg at Carformance stocks 42DD parts

Carformance Australia | RD Technik | RDT ECU OBDII Flash Chip Box Tune Tuning Remap | DSG TCU Shift Plus | Power Performance mods | Upgrade

[doridori]

How did you buy the dumpy bunny shifter? When i tried the shipping destination didnt show Australia?

i emailed them and asked for shipping then i checked out via their website.

i think they've amended their online checkout to include australia now as i too saw that when i originally tried to buy it that Australia wasn't able to be chosen.

cool thanks for the tip, i'll send a PM to Greg, Went to their website and i couldn't see any 42DD parts.

[doridori]

anyone got suggestions on which shifter rebuild kit to use?

How does this: Manual Trans Shifter Bushing KIT Meyle VW Cabrio Golf Jetta MK2 MK3 | eBay differ to this as the parts seem all different: VW 02A Cable Change Shifter Tower Bush Rebuild KIT FOR Corrado Golf GTI 16V VR6 | eBay

Lastly, any ideas on getting those kits in australia?

thanks