Product Description
The DAKAtec Gearshift repair kit (3087034) is an original-equipment-quality transmission linkage overhaul set manufactured by DAKAtec. Installed directly underneath the vehicle chassis floor and within the engine bay firewall cavity, its primary operational function is to eliminate excess free play, loose movement, and vague centering within the manual gear selector mechanism. Over decades of shifting gears, the factory soft polymer selector bushes, guiding brackets, and pivot bearings dry out, crack, and disintegrate due to heat radiation from the exhaust system and mechanical abrasion. This results in sloppy shifter travel, difficulty engaging first or reverse gears, and missed shifts. This comprehensive kit contains all the precision-molded wear bushings and hardware needed to restore tight, responsive, and tactile gear selection.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: DAKAtec
- Item Number: 3087034
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Manual Transmission Shifter Linkage Selector Rod Repair Kit
- Material Composition: High-density, oil-resistant polyurethane and structural nylon composite bushings combined with stamped steel mounting components engineered to resist road salt, grease contamination, and under-car thermal spikes
- Kit Scope: Comprehensive replacement bundle containing replacement selector link pivots, slide guide blocks, and anti-friction dampening bushings
Vehicle Compatibility
This legendary rod-guided shifter repair configuration is precision-profiled to fit the manual transmission linkages of first-generation SEAT models and iconic second-generation Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars utilizing the rod-shifted 020 manual transmission layout:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Chassis Trim Lines | Engine Displacement Range | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) | Standard, Syncro (4x4), GTI, GTI 16V, G60 configurations (Fits all rod-linkage manual shift systems) |
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Jetta II (19E) | 2-door and 4-door Saloon models | 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 1984 - 1992 |
| SEAT Toledo I (1L) | Early hatchback layouts sharing VAG running gear | 1.6 i / 1.8 i / 1.8 16V / 2.0 i / 2.0 i 16V / 1.9 D / 1.9 TD / 1.9 TDI | 1991 - 1999 |
⚠️ Transmission Shifter Linkage Type Warning: This overhaul kit is designed strictly for early VAG vehicles utilizing the rod-driven mechanical gearshift linkage setup (typically 020-type 4-speed and 5-speed manual gearboxes). It will NOT fit newer mid-1990s and later VAG platforms (such as the Golf MK3, Golf MK4, or Passat) that transitioned to a dual cable-driven gear selector system (02A, 02J, or 02M gearboxes). Before installation, ensure all metallic selector shafts are thoroughly polished and free of corrosion, and apply a premium, water-resistant lithium or silicone grease to the internal mating surfaces of the new nylon bushes to prevent early wear and binding.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement shifter linkage repair kit cross-references directly with, or acts as a factory-correct substitute for, the following original factory part numbers:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 191 711 173 B, 191711173B, 191 711 173B