Hello,

linkage on my car is totally loose, the rubber washers (part UKC1090) that hold the plate are completely gone...

does anyone know if this black piece/cover can be removed so that I can get access to the bolts and plate(and the whole linkage)? There are two bolts on the sides with washers that appear to hold the cover, but I can't see what else is holding it.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you!

 

And the answer is... yes! This thing can be removed. It is held in place by 8 screws with washers and sealant. Screws in the back are difficult to reach, I loosened two of them, removed one, and one left as is, but was able to slide the cover out. Now I can fix the linkage! Can't wait to see how it shifts "in reality".

 

Just in case anyone will face the same problem...

I could not find bushings for the plate on the internet, but at local AutoZone I found this bushings kit (yellow one). They fit pretty good but twice the thickness. Basically, I cut them in half and installed.

For linkage - shifter has a 'slide' bearing in it's end. Mine was all beaten-up. This time in Ace hardware store I picked-up what I could find: plastic and bronze bearings. Opted for bronze, but had to cut it a little to fit in(second pic).

Fitted all in, greased, and now gear lever is very tight and car shifts really nice :-)

 

Congratulations, great job.
Greg

 

I am impressed. So much neat stuff to be found at ACE and similar as well as the shelves of the local parts houses. Many have a place for odd stuff that is a gold mine at times. or is it plastic and brass!!!


Carl