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Old 04-17-2019, 11:02 PM
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I’ve purchased an aluminum J gate shifter plate. The stock black plastic is cracked and broken. Can anyone point me to a thread showing removal of the old plastic and install of aluminum plate?

Again, it’s the 5 speed NA 98.

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This will give you a good starting point. The XK8 and XJ8 are the same

 
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This should get you the rest of the way

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...cement-212234/
 
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Thanks. Just what I needed. It would be nice to have that gasket/cushion underneath. I couldn’t find one to order. Maybe NLA?
 
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Originally Posted by Ltd
I’ve purchased an aluminum J gate shifter plate.

Again, it’s the 5 speed NA 98.

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Been looking for one too. If you don’t mind me asking where did you get it?
 
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I got it from this fellow in Canada.
 
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