Getrag 6spd swap issue/queestion
 

Hello,

I am in the process of swapping an R53 6 spd Geartag into my R50,
So far the process has been pretty smooth but I have came across an issue and I can't find anyone else posting about it.
I mated the 6spd with the engine, attached the shifter cables (from another R53) and when I raised the transmission up to mount it, the shifter cables are very close to the AC line going under the battery holder bracket. In fact, once the tramissions is raised, I am unable to shift the gear into 2,4,6 or reverse because there is not enough clearance for the shifter.

Has anyone ran into this? I am at loss here. Any help would be appreciated.
Pictures below show the issue
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/minicoo...c61c3b46e3.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/minicoo...d50c44908c.jpg

Turns out after bolting everything down, there is just enough space for the sifter cables to go through into every gear.