Mk4 02j shifter conversion?

[Tubbs76]

Some pics of the mk4 internals transplanted into the tdi shifter housing. As mentioned, I didnt take any photos as far as removing the exiting and putting in the Mk4 is they are really not needed. It is a very straight forward process and took all of 30 minutes start to finish. One thing i did notice however is that the tdi selector bracket still needs to be used due to its curved edge. The Mk 4 is square and doesnt allow for shifting and reverse due the the height of the shifter tower compared to the mk4 housing....

[dylan8]

Trim it a little

That's all the cutting/adjusting to the car I did installing the full mk4 golf one

[Tubbs76]

Trim it a little

That's all the cutting/adjusting to the car I did installing the full mk4 golf one

The issue isnt that it will hot the side of the tunnel, the tdi shifter housing eliminates this and any cutting of any kind as it bolts direclty into the mk3 VR6 transmisstion tunnel. Pretty sure the same for CL, GL. its the actual mk4 lever (the L shaped piece) that wont work. Simply ket the tdi one and no probs...

[Tubbs76]

Bump..hi all, sorry haven't had a chance to update the progress on this due to bad weather, other engagements, etc. I've spent what little time I've had changing the oil filter housing gasket (which I'm happy to report can be changed without pulling the front end apart) and also fitting a new oil pan and gasket last weekend. Finally no more oil leak. I was hoping to get to this this weekend however bring my birthday and also having my team the bulldogs in the NRL final, unlikely. I'm on annual leave in a week and will commence this and take pics..will keep posted....

[dylan8]

Mine works no problem. Perfect clearance when engaging reverse.
Just did a mk4 knob and mk3 boot on mine today

[Tubbs76]

Awesome...good to know