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mk2novagte
10-03-08, 06:54 PM
My linkage rod-arm snapped where it had been shortened so we welded it back up in the right place.

But now - wherever you position it to set it up, we always only get 4 gears. (either no 1/2 - but 3/4/5 and R, or all but 5th)

we're taking the blacnking ;plug out and locking it, doing that way but still nothing.

Any way to fix it, or new linkage? and what do i need for the linkage?
Adam
10-03-08, 06:55 PM
Why has it been shortened?
It doesn't need modding.

Just needs the white UJ flipping around so it reaches the box.

Just try it with the box in neutral, and the stick held in neutral, then tighten the clamp bolt up. That way never fails me.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 06:59 PM
white UJ? What you mean?

It was fine before it snapped......

and we have been doing that but never get the gears.

So far we'e wated aboput 4 hours of traial and error over a few weeks.
Adam
10-03-08, 07:00 PM
The joint that has a pin through that joins the linkage to the gearbox.
Thats all that needs changing on the linkage when you fit a xe.
R1CH
10-03-08, 07:02 PM
The white plastic bit at the end of the Nova linkage, that connects to the box withn them daft roll-pin type things ... spin it around 180* so it sticks out further, thats all you need to do.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:06 PM
mate in mot sure i have a white plastic part on it!

I know the universal S-joint thats held on by a pinch-pin or whatever.......

but i cant picture the bit you're on about :S


Maybe we refitted it wrong, but i doubt it as it was all kept together.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:06 PM
http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/Nailbed/?action=view&current=DSC_1123.jpg


on about that bit?
Adam
10-03-08, 07:07 PM
Yeah thats it.
But you've not flipped it around! lol

Thats probably why you've had cut/weld the linkage.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:08 PM
i still dont get what the hell you mean.

i didnt do the conversion, im just finding all the faults :@
Adam
10-03-08, 07:10 PM
The white joint.
It needs turning 180deg to make it reach further.
Yours is in the standard position.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:11 PM
in other words. spin it? no removing necessary?

could still work i guess :) fingers crossed :)
R1CH
10-03-08, 07:15 PM
If your linkage has been chopped / shortened then even if you spin the plastic bit around its not gonna help things, your gonna have to get another Nova linkage (that hasn't been chopped) then spin the plastic aaround on that one.

Rich
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:18 PM
urgh. how annoying.

Do i need everything including the S-joint?

i-e, from gear shaft through to the picture i have.
Adam
10-03-08, 07:20 PM
From the gear rod clamp bolt
to the gearbox fork yeah.

Who fitted the engine? Sounds like they haven't done many nova xe's before.
Ste L
10-03-08, 07:20 PM
like so...


http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/5034/S8000003.JPG
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:21 PM
yeh i dont think theyve done a good job.


dont even have any tell-tales on the dash apart from EML light.


dont know, was done before i bought it.
Adam
10-03-08, 07:23 PM
Aye, see Ste's pic.
Thats why your linkage has been cut/welded to make it reach....
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:23 PM
that linkage is a lot different than mine Ste L.

I reckon they may have used an Astra linkage so needed to shorten it or something.

Now i just have to find a linkage quickly so i can drive my car properly :)
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:24 PM
any particular linkage work best or are they all the same?
R1CH
10-03-08, 07:26 PM
All Nova linkages are the same.
mk2novagte
10-03-08, 07:30 PM
post up in wanted lol