Paul,
I measured the opening (trans tunnel)on my Series V; it measures 3 3/8 inch.
-Roger
Paul Heuer wrote:
> Hi all,
> Does anyone have a gearshift boot on the shelf that they can measure for me?
>
> I bought a repro shifter boot from a local guy here in Australia because I
> needed it urgently, however it is bigger than the old one and seems too big
> to fit the hole in the trans tunnel. The vendor insists it fits all Alpines
> and Rapiers, and the new part is the same profile as the old one - it sure
> looks correct.
>
> The hole in my trans tunnel is 71.5mm (2-13/16") in diameter.
> The inner diameter of the 'grommet' part of the new gearshift boot is 78mm
> (3-1/16").
>
> Is it just a *very* tight fit that needs persuasion? I have the carpets out
> and the trans tunnel cover removed from the car. The car is a S3.
> Cheers,
> Paul.
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