Decided to do start the jobs a was supposed to do when i crushed my finger
. Ie: change to mk4 style shifter and tower and fit hi flow cat.
So first few jobs were to removed the old cat. Lucky that i decided to change it, because it looks like it's had it. Plus its around 6 kilos compared to 2.8 kilos for the new one. Seems partially blocked and like a maraca when you shake it. Must be affecting emissions and possibly engine output.
Here's the cat comparison. Original is double the weight of the new one. Had to get extension piece made up. But it's around 10mm too long so I'm going to lose it off the end of the cat.
To convert the 02a shift arrangement to 02j, you need the tower that goes into the gearbox. I also added the TT short shift lever
And the gear shift mechanism. You can modify a mk4 one to fit, which is above. Or may be easier to fit a polo/Lupo/Ibiza one.
I used mk4 cables and cable bracket with an ibiza cupra shifter housing. Bottom one in the pic.
Shift tower on gearbox. Note the later style bowden cable ends
Fitted the shifter in, and all gears can be selected. Had to secure front end of shifter with a bolt, some spacer nuts and washers as i didnt fancy welding brackets in. Only thing I don't like is the length of the lever. I'll see how it goes but may have to chop it down a bit.
Shift is short but precise and gears select quite easy. Not driven yet as I have to weld up another rotted bung at the front. [:x].
Still need some bits to fit the exhaust, but thinking about removing centre box and fitting non res section, as it way too quiet.
