Fordmad!

Getting my 3i back next week and after reading all the threads i understand that upgrading to a puma linkage is much better

Does anyone have any tips, is it easy to do?

Is it defiantly worth doing?

Any help would be appreciated

swiftyrs

easy job , av done this upgrade on my s1 , took bout 2hrs start 2 finish , u will need 2 drill 2 holes 2 mount the rubber holder of the puma linkage on the shell, and trim the width down also 2 fit in the shell's tunnel , apart from that it was a doddle ....gear selection is now similar 2 a quick shift as the throw is a lot less than standard linkage ....

Fordmad!

Do you loose neutral??

What gear do you select when you swap the linkages reverse or 4th?

Paul_RS

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If you set it right you shouldn't loose any gears?

Fordmad!

I seen some where that converting to the puma linkage you dont have a neatral gear?

bluescortcossie

as a further upgrade you can replace the rubber bushes on the lever and rods with solid bearings , this will remove any movement but you will get a bit of vibration through the lever

any bearing specialist will have something that will fit

Fordmad!

To be honest my linkage is in very good condition i just heard that its an upgrade worth doing

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Done it before too and never lost neutral? Deffo a worthwhile job!

Fordmad!

Righto i'll give it a go