Thank you, I’d need a set of cables, in any condition, to go through the boxes at a local motor factor and compare. I’ve got a set of Fabia ones which have the pin and clevis ends on the gearbox but the ends swap. I just need some old A2 cables for comparison.No advance, but my pictures are further up this thread.
My TDi gear change was horrible. I suspected the cables could be shot until I had a close look at the gearbox end. The bearing in the selector mechanism was badly worn so I disconnected the cables from the gearbox end and tried the gearstick. It all felt pretty good. Anyway, after removing the box, changing the bearing and seal, the clutch, fresh oil, bleeding the hydraulics and cleaning and lubricating the ball and socket at the base of the gearstick I now have a really positive and smooth gear change. So don't always assume the cables are shot.No progress that I am aware of. Before condemning the cables you will need to make sure the problem is not with the selector tower / brackets nor the gear stick pivot ball area. Disconnect from the selector tower and ensure that moves correctly without slop and check the brackets are secure and the pivot bell crank bushing is not worn out. Then disconnect the cables from the base of the gear stick and ensure the range of movement is available without resistance and the stick self centres. now move each cable in turn from where you disconnected at the base of the gear stick to see if they are stiff or notchy in movement. The cables can be damaged when the gearbox is removed by someone bending them back on themselves instead of supporting them from the expansion tank hose.
Would be fantastic if an alternative supplier could remanufacture them. I’d be happy to contribute.My mums car is in with WOM now, from what i can gather they have sent off my cables to see if anything can be done.