Mk2 Gearbox Linkage Upgrade?.

Discussion in 'Transmission' started by KeithMac, Aug 29, 2023.

  1. KeithMac Forum Junkie

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    Hello all.

    Has anyone come across an upgrade for all the plastic bits in the gearbox end of the shift linkage?.

    Wondering if someone has produced a metal ball version or rose jointed linkage?.

    If not what's my best bet to replace it all?.

    Cheers, Keith.
     
  2. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Metal ball joints!

    Worth asking Hotgolf Martin, aka Gas n Gears, he used to do a beautiful kit.

    https://usrallyteam.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=360

    Not that hard to DIY.

    The best things to start with are a new bush at the base of the gear lever, and replace the ball on the relay tower with a snug fitting roller.

    Been discussed here before. I think I got the dimensions for Jon Olds.
     
  3. KeithMac Forum Junkie

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    That USRT kit looks lovely, shipping will kill it though!.

    Might take it all off and measure up for some rose joints and make a linkage.

    The shifter is still OK, I replaced that a while back (pig of a job iirc!).
     
  4. Hotgolf

    Hotgolf Paid Member Paid Member

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    I’ve got stainless sets I’m building up over the next couple of weeks
     
  5. KeithMac Forum Junkie

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    Have you got any idea on a price @Hotgolf ?.
     
  6. RussK Paid Member Paid Member

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    @Hotgolf - is this still something you'll be doing?
     
  7. drunkenalan Paid Member Paid Member

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    i think you might have missed the last batch he did. i know this as i bought one.
     
  8. RussK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Dammit.
    As you can tell, I'm fully on the ball...

    Well I'd be very interested if another batch came up or if there are any remaining...
     

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