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Originally Posted by cabrioman
Help needed Guys
As you will know I am converting my Cabrio to an M20 setup.
I have changed the shifter linkage, as I wanted to move the stick further back into the car. I sourced a linkage from a BMW compact which had the longer casting (277mm vs the e30 244mm). The compact 277mm casting came with the correct length selector rod.
I bought a Z3 shift and brg from the local stealer but when I came to fit it all I realised the selector T is wider on the e30 box than it is on the compact as the pin on the front of the BMW compact selector rod is not long enough to go through the e30 gearbox selector T. I can't use the original e30 rod as its too short to work with the 277mm casting.
So as I see it I have a choice, I can cut down (possibly) the existing e30 T to take the compact linkage pin or I can buy a T from a 1.9 z3 or 318 compact which are narrower.
Does anyone know if the narrow selector T from the Z3 / compact 318 will fit the e30 box. I would prefer to have a new T to get rid of the wear, but
I don't want to order one and find it doesn't fit.
Cheers
John
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Hi John,
I think I would grind down the sides of the e30 'T' until the pin fits but I could measure the internal diameter of the T piece on my M50 gearbox if that helps?
And checking my pictures I just remembered I had a clearance issue with the propshaft flange so you might need to stick with the e30 part.
Above the propshaft by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
The M50 T piece looks a fair bit bigger?
Gearbox by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
I'm happy to take some dimensions if you like.
....peter