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Old 18-10-2006, 08:39 PM
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i have a mk3 A-plate, came with 1.3 cvh 4-speed, i have put the 1.9 cvh with mk3 xr3i box in it, but cant seem 2 find gearlinkage that will fit the car to work the 5-speed, got mk4 gearlinkage but wont fit, dont have the holes in the tunnel, instead it has a cradle that holds it up from underneath. Any clues what mk3 has the gearlinkage i need??

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Old 19-10-2006, 09:34 AM
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You need an early MK3 one, a Y-reg XR3i with a 5 speed box or even an RS1600i will have the one your after.

Ive got a Y reg 3i and that has a five speed linkage in a cradle like you say.

I think a later one will fit but you will have to drill the four holes in the tunnel and bolt it up that way.

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Old 19-10-2006, 04:34 PM
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Cheers bud, got told to just drill holes in the tunnel, but id rather get the rite thing, i have a S1 and its the same as mk4, well if u here any 1 with the proper gearlinkage giv us a shout!!

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Oi Oi....

The best linkage to use for this setup is off a puma

Lookski here for info.

http://oddkiddcreations.co.uk/forum/index.php
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What puma? would it be better than the proper cradle type?
Old 24-10-2006, 08:59 PM
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The cradle is shite

Just use some decent studs with a puma linkage as the linkage has a rubber mount. You will see what i mean when you look at one.





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