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Wanted: Gear Linkage assembly and Rear Hub Assemblys
First post here...i've just started my 5exi...the donor was a 420 gsi turbo but i believe i will be short of a couple of items that i need from a later 216 "bubble" shape car.
Can anyone point me to a link/website/scrap yard etc where I should go to get these itesm?
Other than that...I am about to start "rivnutting" the floors on!
There are a couple of national companies that will be more than able to relieve you of a little cash, but normally your local breakers are helpful and cheaper.
As for the gear linkage. I used a 400/45 donor. The linkage rod was too long. I cut the weld at the gear stick end, then cut it down and re-welded it. You might be able to do the same/ similar.
Your right the rear hubs are only on the 200/25 car.
I'm in Taunton...so not thaaaaaat far away from you :-)
I'm going to Marlin sat morning to hopefully collect the steering rack.
yes i will need a rad as well...
i'll try my local "boys" first for the parts....
The one issue I have is the gear linkage assembly...There is obviously a linkage mechanism in the kit to attach the cables to the 216 style box for RWD application...Will this kit fit the PG1 g'box as well?
Mark is adamant that I have to get the 216 style linkage...
. . . . . . . The one issue I have is the gear linkage assembly...There is obviously a linkage mechanism in the kit to attach the cables to the 216 style box for RWD application...Will this kit fit the PG1 g'box as well?
Mark is adamant that I have to get the 216 style linkage...
john.
I can't see why it won't work fine.
The orange Marlin has a 1.8l engine in it.
The PG1 gearbox is normally fitted to the 1.8l and 2lt engines irrespective of car.
