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by broadbeard
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: Jetta & Golf, fourth generation, 1998-2005
Topic: Won't shift
Replies: 1
Views: 6974

Re: Won't shift

Update: Finally was able to drag the car onto a dolly and towed to a repair shop. The car is stuck in gear and requires a rebuild or replacement, would not roll even when clutch depressed. Currently looking for a used transmission. Will install a bushing kit for the shifter and linkage, the slop tha...
by broadbeard
Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: Jetta & Golf, fourth generation, 1998-2005
Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Noise
Replies: 2
Views: 8470

Re: Front Wheel Bearing Noise

Assuming the driver is on the left, when making a left turn the right side will be carrying the most weight, if it's bad, you will hear it. Both could have been bad before the left was replaced and you are now hearing the right. These can be hard to diagnose.
by broadbeard
Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Jetta & Golf, fourth generation, 1998-2005
Topic: Won't shift
Replies: 1
Views: 6974

Won't shift

Bought a 99 Jetta GL last year for a college car for my son. The Jetta had 252,000 miles on it and was saved from the junk yard. Replaced all belts, plugs wires, front struts, brakes & rotors. Clutch was replaced this summer. My son drove it home for Christmas and said the car wouldn't shift, ha...