Author Topic: WTB mk1 5spd linkage conversion - convert from 4spd  (Read 3546 times)

October 03, 2009, 06:37:13 pm

Baron VonZeppelin

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WTB mk1 5spd linkage conversion - convert from 4spd
« on: October 03, 2009, 06:37:13 pm »
I need all the gizmo's, linkage, brackets, shifter box, and bits to convert from 4spd to 5spd in mk1 Rabbit.

I need it to be totally complete -only- please.

Thanks

Reply #1October 04, 2009, 07:55:29 am

tombarace14

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Re: WTB mk1 5spd linkage conversion - convert from 4spd
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 07:55:29 am »
I used the USRT kit on my 4speed, when I installed the 5speed all I had to do was. Cut the tab off that hits the box for 5th and adjust the linkage.  It shifts great!

Reply #2October 05, 2009, 11:51:41 am

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Re: WTB mk1 5spd linkage conversion - convert from 4spd
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2009, 11:51:41 am »
ebay for the parts, Just get a 5 speed rebuild kit from there and add

 a shift cover plate 171-711-261C 55.00 from any vw dealer

Short shift arm from Techtonic's

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