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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

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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   ;D

DaveG

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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!
You can't polish a turd

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2015, 07:01:09 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  8)

DaveG

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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)
You can't polish a turd

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2015, 10:45:40 pm »
those vans are a bunch of garbage  get a vw tranporter    good quality

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2015, 10:50:11 pm »
Been a fantastic van for past three years, will be getting another one.

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2015, 11:45:09 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  ;D

DaveG

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2015, 06:25:44 am »
 ;D
You can't polish a turd

Dave Willis

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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.

chris turner

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2015, 09:48:54 am »
I see alot of smokey VW's around town, even the newer ones.

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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 . . . . .  ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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

jk999

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2015, 03:22:49 pm »
Had my 06 vivaro  8 years only big job was turbo  touch wood .

wpclean

Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2015, 03:46:13 pm »
Had my 06 vivaro  8 years only big job was turbo  touch wood .
Get one of those clips, just in case  ;D

jk999

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2015, 05:33:30 pm »
Thinking  about it  ;D

dazmond

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2015, 06:01:56 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! :o :(
price higher/work harder!

Smudger

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Haz

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« 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


DaveG

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Re: Trafic/Vivaro/primestar worn gear linkage !
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2015, 08:19:32 pm »
Why are they the best?  Matter of opinion surely?
You can't polish a turd