Gear linkage - to much play but not the rubber bush
Hi All,
Appreciate common issue and threads exist, but not able to find relevant info to order replacements parts etc. Have to much play in gear change in my '87 300GD 5 speed manual and this is coming from the gear_stick link (see image, part behind drive shaft). Please note issue is not with the rubber bushes where the link connects with the gear box (second image, have these as spares as replaced previously).
Is the replacement part the bit threaded metal end to the linkage (similar to throttle links)?
Thanks in advance,
Stewart
Hey Stu
long time no speak!
there is a bush either end
Large rubber one end about old 10p size
small nylon other end about new.5p size
Ill post number later but sure I have some new ones I can post
Gav
Re Radiator,
Try Chesterfield Radiators, you can phone them with that Behr number? Or ask for a recore
Chesterfield Radiators? - can't find anything about them, still exist?
Not that bloody good I forgot all about Stu's bushes!
Will look tonight
Best radiator shop in Sheff...
Sorry, Autocool radiators, think ?
Well - what a satisfying job. Gav was brilliant in obtaining the the smaller bushes and retaining clips and much as I feared access issues as link connections behind propshaft/chassis and gearbox support, 1 screwdriver (to release clips) and head torch whilst lying on my back and before you know all replaced and gear change much improved. Almost the proverbial '5-minute job!!!
Not sure it fully qualified the afternoon at the pub, but did leave plenty of time for it!!!
OK, radiator next. Re: autocool, at Scarborough according to website. Will contact Northern Radiaors at Leeds.
Cheers All.
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On a more technical note I need to renew/replace the radiator (not leaking yet falling apart). Was planning to have rebuilt (although not yet enquired, https://radiator-repair.co.uk/ ?), but if not original (is it? photo attached) I may just replace. Depends on costs -does anyone know any good contacts/websites?
Cheers,
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