sik bm 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 The bushes in my gear stick are worn done, making the gear stick sloppy.. i was wondering if anyone knew where this could be fixed and how much?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Depends on which bush or bush's that need replacing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Even though changing gearstick bushes are usually straight forward, unless you know what you are doing or looking for, you are best to take it in and get them changed...from experience changing GS bushes(non Bmw) it's usually the selector linkage bushes that get soft and deteriorate making it sloppy side to side. I have also found getting them machined for you out of eurothane instead of rubber oem ones are cheaper as well as a more resilient option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sik bm 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 Even though changing gearstick bushes are usually straight forward, unless you know what you are doing or looking for, you are best to take it in and get them changed...from experience changing GS bushes(non Bmw) it's usually the selector linkage bushes that get soft and deteriorate making it sloppy side to side. I have also found getting them machined for you out of eurothane instead of rubber oem ones are cheaper as well as a more resilient option. yes thas the problem i have the sloppy side to side, do you know where i can get the bushes made of eurothane from? as i dont know where to get this stuff done thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2125 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 was someone doing a GB on them a few months ago on them. In for round 2 if the seller wants to do another GB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 yes thas the problem i have the sloppy side to side, do you know where i can get the bushes made of eurothane from? as i dont know where to get this stuff done thanks Talk to an engineering co with a lathe, most should be able to do it...Farrah Fabrication down here did mine. A lot of Subaru guys get them done down here as well, as subbys are renowned for failed GS bushes!! cost around $20 depending on how many sets you get made! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted May 31, 2010 if you measure up your linkages you could get them from dotmar engineering plastics (used to be in glenfield) I think they are over the bridge somewhere now. They actually have some nylon or acetal bushes that are a good fit and just need to be drilled out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sik bm 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 if you measure up your linkages you could get them from dotmar engineering plastics (used to be in glenfield) I think they are over the bridge somewhere now. They actually have some nylon or acetal bushes that are a good fit and just need to be drilled out. Cool thanks alot for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 was someone doing a GB on them a few months ago on them. In for round 2 if the seller wants to do another GB keen depending on price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Keen as well, my gear changes is well sloppy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
