Swapping DSG Shifter to GTI/R32 Shifter

[Hiken]

I've recently purchased a replacement DSG shifter that would normally fit a GTI/R32 Golf for my GT Sport which has a normal DSG shifter (worn out needs replacement). Has anybody done this conversion before? Been told that you need to heat some parts and re-orient them. Some help/pictures would be awesome !!

Thanks in advance

[asa572]

I did it to my TDI but when I heated the shifter pin it snapped off.
I ended up buying a shifter out off a mk6 as they have the same front pull knob design as the mk5 gti/r32 and fitted that.

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[Hiken]

Do you think I'd be able to buy just the pin separately in case I broke anything or do I need the whole mechanism ?

[asa572]

I don't think you can buy just the pin.
If you run into problem and need a shifter, I have just got a GTI at work so if you run into problems let me know.

[Hiken]

Will do cheers mate

[Fatherless One]

This is what I installed (Thank you to Buckets (great bloke) for the good advice) :

Original Audi RS6 Gear Shift Knob Audi A6 S6 4F C6 Avant RHD Car´s | eBay

Very sporty Audi knob and no heating/twisting of plastic