Looks like it's time to crack out the o2a.
If you want to keep your rod linkage, this site (
http://www.clausvonessen.de/pi38/pd648.html) has a rod shift conversion kit for the MK1 Rabbbit that should work for a MK2 also, since their shift mechanisms are similar. I have a whole conversion list, again for a mK1, but lists of part #s and stuff that will work if you are looking to run/rod shift w/ cable clutch on a mk2. Hit me up and I'll PM you it if you want.