Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !

« **on:** June 25, 2015, 04:12:22 am »

My van gear linkage has gone again, I had a new cable kit fitted last year cost over £200, but I just saw this, and thought I would share for owners of the above models.
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.matlocksystems.com%2F&ei=Q26LVcWBKNSP7AbniLHYDw&usg=AFQjCNEMiybt4pckpv5ab5Df8NV2gsDR3g

« **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2015, 04:36:09 am »

Van broke down right outside my house as I was preparing to reverse into my drive ! After looking at the video, I have put the cable back on the linkage, and managed to get the van back on the drive.
Ordered the clip device, and should arrive tomorrow so hopefully will be back on the road then.
Thank goodness for google

« **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:59:32 am »

Excellent bit of kit

I fitted one about a year ago and it hasn't come off yet!

« **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:01:09 am »

Quote from: DaveG on June 25, 2015, 06:59:32 am

Excellent bit of kit

I fitted one about a year ago and it hasn't come off yet!

Wish I had seen it last year, would have saved me loads ! Anyway saved me a boatload now, was going to organise breakdown company to take it to garage, and was looking forward to a big bill

« **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:01:20 pm »

I was quoted over £300 for a new cable and linkage by a local garage. Did a quick search and found that little gizmo.. literally takes a minute to fit.

The company that you have linked are the inventors of it (I think)

« **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:45:40 pm »

those vans are a bunch of garbage get a vw tranporter good quality

« **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:50:11 pm »

Been a fantastic van for past three years, will be getting another one.

« **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2015, 11:45:09 pm »

Quote from: advanced on June 25, 2015, 10:45:40 pm

those vans are a bunch of garbage get a vw tranporter good quality

They are ok if you want to spend silly money on a badge, and only have a tiny tank

« **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2015, 06:25:44 am »

« **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:21:08 am »

It's a myth that VW'S are quality. My sons' didn't get past 70k - £9000 to put it right. Utter garbage.

« **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2015, 09:48:54 am »

I see alot of smokey VW's around town, even the newer ones.

« **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2015, 11:12:19 am »

Just fitted it now, took one minute to fit, and I am back on the road . . . .Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to work we go , with a knife and a fork, and a belly full of pork . . . . .

« **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2015, 02:32:10 pm »

vw are great my primastar on 23k on clock needed new injectors new diesel pump and gearbox on way out so best of luck to ya

« **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2015, 03:22:49 pm »

Had my 06 vivaro 8 years only big job was turbo touch wood .

« **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2015, 03:46:13 pm »

Quote from: jk999 on June 26, 2015, 03:22:49 pm

Had my 06 vivaro 8 years only big job was turbo touch wood .

Get one of those clips, just in case

« **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2015, 05:33:30 pm »

Thinking about it

« **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2015, 06:01:56 pm »

Quote from: advanced on June 26, 2015, 02:32:10 pm

vw are great my primastar on 23k on clock needed new injectors new diesel pump and gearbox on way out so best of luck to ya

thats shocking!

« **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2015, 07:20:36 pm »

Yes got one of these when I suddenly ran out of gears

I agree vivaro is very poor van, so many issues...

I do love my transit ! - been a real eye opener for quality, comfort, and driving

Darran

« **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:13:26 pm »

VW Transporters are the best vans on the market by far, the only other van that comes close to a Transporter is a Toyota Hiace

VW is overpriced because it is German, but German motors are always one step ahead

« **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:19:32 pm »

Why are they the best? Matter of opinion surely?

« **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:33:25 pm »

German motors used to be the shizz

nowadays, most of the parts are taken from other motors (mostly the pi55in' french or fiat) and so aren't as good
even the new hiace's aren't as good as the older marks imo

« **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:37:52 pm »

Quote from: Don Kee on June 26, 2015, 08:33:25 pm

German motors used to be the shizz

nowadays, most of the parts are taken from other motors (mostly the pi55in' french or fiat) and so aren't as good
even the new hiace's aren't as good as the older marks imo

what was it like to drive a good van today

« **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2015, 08:38:26 pm »

Quote from: Frankybadboy on June 26, 2015, 08:37:52 pm

Quote from: Don Kee on June 26, 2015, 08:33:25 pm
German motors used to be the shizz

nowadays, most of the parts are taken from other motors (mostly the pi55in' french or fiat) and so aren't as good
even the new hiace's aren't as good as the older marks imo
what was it like to drive a good van today

was nice to drive one home...

« **Reply #23 on:** June 27, 2015, 07:57:20 pm »

quality all the way

« **Reply #24 on:** June 28, 2015, 07:47:11 am »

Had this issue with my 04 Trafic. Zip ties have been the repair method so far. They generally last 6 to 12 months before snapping.
Could this device be fitted to the gear stick end of the cable too?

« **Reply #25 on:** June 28, 2015, 07:49:46 am »

Quote from: rich fraser on June 28, 2015, 07:47:11 am

Had this issue with my 04 Trafic. Zip ties have been the repair method so far. They generally last 6 to 12 months before snapping.
Could this device be fitted to the gear stick end of the cable too?

Don't think so, as if it was a possibilty I am sure they would advertise it !