johnhowes

No mate my gearbox is different from the one shown,i will try and get some pics of the gearbox when my son gets back.

Sorry mate my cables are not the same as the ones shown and the gearbox is different thats the problem im having with it everythings different.the cables on my octavia are white not black.i ordered some cables of 24/7spares and i got the ones whats shown which dont fit.

Thanks i will change oil back to proper spec.on my octavia the gear cables are not adjustable.ive even took it to skoda main dealers but still no luck,cant find any information about it.

Hi,im having trouble selecting gears the gearstick has a lot of play in it.ive changed the oil to a thicker one it looks like there is a linkage on top of the gearbox which has a lot of play in it.ive phoned everywhere for this linkage without succes hope someone can help,thanks.

Hi,still got problems with my 1999 octavia 1.9tdi.i changed the oil which was nearly black but still the same its really hard to engage gears but it doesnt do it all the time.on my car you cant adjust the cables i even took it to skoda main dealers who coulnt get a printout about it.there is a linkage on top of the gearbox which is worn(lots of movement in it)but cant get the part from anywhere any ideas guys.

Hi,ive had a look at the threads and at my car,the cables on my car seem to be different.it doesnt look like there is any adjusters on them.my car is a 1996 1.9 tdi.would the cables be diffent on my car.

Thanks for your help,will give them a try.

Hi,thanks for the advice could you let me know what grade is best for my car.i will try the cable thing tomorrow and let you know.

Hi,its carlube EP75w90,i got it from andrew page they said it was the right one,now its not as bad ad it was but its still not right,have you got any sugestions please as it jas got me stumped,thanks.

hi all,hope someone can help me,i have a 1996 skoda octavia 1.9tdi.over the past few months the reverse gear grinds when you try to engage it,ive change the gearbox oil but still the same,it only does it when the car has warmed up,does not do it when its cold.hope someone can help,thanks in advance.