02j gearbox tower

Will try it, thanks. Took the bolts out but couldn't get the cap off, seemed pretty stuck 

Will lever out with a pair of screwdrivers. Just go easy...

funk-star said

Will lever out with a pair of screwdrivers. Just go easy…

Got the cap off and the shaft fits in fine but even with the bottom cap removed the tower won't go in. Its just that last little bit, will a little wack with a mallet sit her in?

Make sure both faces are clean, should pop in if you have it all lined up right. 
Have you tried jiggling the bits to get the gears right? 

Done a bit of jiggling and she went in!
Cheers funk-star

     

All in and working so have reverse back 

I quite like it without a gaiter, looks racey 

Cool. 
Fits surprisingly well! 
Is it mounted from under the car? 

Inside! The old 02a shifter was mounted underneath and it was so thick that the exhaust was really low, so now there is a lot more room underneath. It's brought it higher so it makes it easier to change gear as before I had to really reach for 1st gear  

Fits well!
Just get a caddy surround for it and you'd never know

I have one but it doesn't quite sit properly, going to do a bit of chopping of the plastic on it and that should do the trick!