Post #85
I picked up a brand new and unused GE quickshifter through ebay from a local Aussie Pugger for about AU$3 (yes, that's three dollars).
(I also got in the same action a floor mounted quick shifter as well for the gear stick. It's for the 5 speed though as it doesn't account for the reverse gear cable)
My GE unit took about 15 mins to fit and whilst it was a tight fit with all the piping and other stuff above the linkages, it wasn't too hard.
Key things;
1. once the old linkage is off, make sure you clean the gear selector and ball end properly. They get very dirty - mine had dirty oil, etc all over it. Throttle body cleaner and then metho had it looking like new with no greasy residue.
2. Locktite the GE linkage where it clamps around the gear selector - I used what I had handy (blue)
3. USE THE CORRECT TOOLS!!! I used an 8mm ratchet socket and a 4mm hex key. This will allow you to get the pinch bolt done up properly tight. I used a flat bladed screw driver leveraged off the engine to pry off the socket from the gear selector.
I hear that many people have issues in the past with these things coming loose, etc.
Follow these rules and you'll have no issues at all.
Shifting is now short and slick and fast - awesome!
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'99 306Gti