francoisv 466 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 So I've got the new interior installed in the E36, with the G220 manual conversion, the gear shifter doesn't have enough space to engage reverse due to hitting on the dash surround. Anyone else have this issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 which levers and gearshifter parts did you use 4 or 6 cyl etc pics and part numbers will help 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 I'm not sure Brent. I bought the kit a while ago from Nick, I believe it was out of a 4 cylinder 318i or so. Not sure on part numbers, I'll have to get under the car again. I'll get a picture up too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 ok so if its a 4cyl kit going into a 6cyl e36 the 2 horizontal rods will need to be cut and re welded 25mm shorter . or go and buy to new rods from bmw from 320i 325i 323i etc there are also a few different gear levers with sleightly different angles /lengths etc too . the round plastic bush should sit dead centre of the hole in the tunnel 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dwarf 136 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 I'm pretty sure a 6cyl (post '94) should measure 198mm (c to c)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Fixed, thanks to my handy pipe 'n tube bender. And now the gear stick has character 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 awesome , if that's neutral , looks like you have a 6cyl mount and a 4cyl shifter rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, BM WORLD said: awesome , if that's neutral , looks like you have a 6cyl mount and a 4cyl shifter rod Yea that's neutral. I'm also starting to think the 'kit' I bought was made up of random parts from random cars 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 I just need to find the boot and leather console cover now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
