Cable change

Hi there, i wondered if anyone could recommend a shifter tower for my mk1 golf which will be getting a CTN gearbox fitted when i find one. Something that sits right and doesnt involve much modification to fit. Any pictures would help greatly or a link to a build thread with this part of the build in it. Im not sure where is best to run the cables either if anyone has any thoughts on this, thanks.

 

I heard Polo 9n are supposed to be fairly tidy.

 

a late spec 02J would be best as they are much slimmer than the earlier types and 02A

ive run mine under the car, others have run them in the car and made holes in the bulkhead to run the cables through.

 

Sounds like what I need, how have you protected them from the exhaust running them under the car?

 

shouldn't foul the exhaust, will find out at the weekend for sure.

 

Do you know how deep the box is into the tunnel?

I'm interested in doing this too, but have a GrpA exhaust

 

will measure it tomorrow for you.

but you can see its above the hanger/rubber.

so unless it a massive diameter exhaust, it shouldn't be to much of a problem with clearance

 

did you know its possible to use 02A in a Mk1 with a rod linkage? and your own shifter tower? no need to cut any holes or detract from the originality of the car...

look at this link for details.. http://www.clausvonessen.de/pi38/pd648.html

 

There's kits on German eBay, been around for years.

 

Sticks down 2 inches

 

I only needed to trim a couple of mm off each end of the shifter (metal that wasn't needed really) to make it fit into the original hole.

 

lol

 

For me the whole point of using the cable change was to go hydraulic to improve the feel of the gearchange.

 

I'm thinking of something similar in my G60 9A mk1 conversion as I don't think my 020 gearbox is going to be a good long term bet.

What's the view on the cable change conversion vs the 02A rod change kit solution? Does the cable change give a much more positive gearchange or is it just a case of them being readily available, cheaper(?) and no more difficult to fit?

thanks in advance

 

The 02a isn't that bad if you can get a tower in good condition and change bushes in the shifter. Although 02j is better. They are cheap enough too.
I have a shifter and cables here if interested.

 

Can an O2J tower be used with an O2A gearbox then? Would this be the best combination? Where would i start looking for an O2J shifter tower then? And then will there be any compatability issues with the selector on the gearbox?

 

Don't quote me but i think you need to change the tower on the gearbox to convert 02a - 02J shifter

 

Ok thanks for all the information. Can anyone give any part numbers or tell me exactly what year and model of car i can get an 02J shifter tower and 02J gearbox selector that will work with an O2A code gearbox? Thanks.

 

search for it on the forum, transmission section would be the place to start, there are a few threads with guides/links to the information you need.

 

Ive tried searching but i cant be doing it right as it comes back with no results when i type in O2J. Do you have an O2J fitted in a mk1 jon? If so do you know what car it came from? What gearbox and box tower are you using? thanks.