hi am i right in thinking you can buy a kit to stop a sloppy linkage?if so where can i get one from cheers.

 

Depends on the exact gear linkage that you have.

IF the "gate" is in the bottom of the lever, then yes, you can buy the bits from Ford. If the "gate" is in the gearbox itself, then no, the bits are NLA from Ford.

If the "ball" is worn though inside the lever, another linkage is the only real solution.

To find out what type you have, look on the bottom of the lever casing under the car. If you have an "84" code, then you have the early one, if (either 87 or 88), then you have the late one. Either that or mark and then disconnect the linkage from the gearbox and see if you can still select gear locations or whether it is like "stirring porridge" with no resistance.

 

You thought about going for the puma linkage?

 

Does that work as i bought one from a racing puma and the linkage arms are the opposite way round?

 

I bought my gear linkage bits from:

http://www.ywkparts.co.uk

Has both the gates for the two types of housing, tight as a nun's lady garden now.

 

Needs to be modified mate. Have a search on here and im sure theres a guide to fitting it

 

we fitted a puma linkage to my old S2, came from a standard 1.7 Puma and fits straight on, with a minor bit fettling at gear stick end (had to drill 2 small holes) but the difference is amazing - well worth doing!

 

Except the linkage doesnt self centre like a standard s2 1...

 

anyone got a link to the puma thread?

 

sorry yo drag this up.

What are the benefits for using Puma set up? There is one been broke near me so was thinking maybe a nice retro fit.

Please and thanks.

Any links to installs?