Technical Linkage Bushes

[itsamugsgame]

Hi. I have a 2010 Fiat Panda 1.1 eco. The rubber Bush on the bottom gear linkage has split and the linkage has come adrift. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement?
Thanks

 

[koalar]

I am struggling to visualise what you want

Gear selection is by a steel ball and nylon socket on both ends of a cable

I am obviously missing something

 

[itsamugsgame]

I am struggling to visualise what you want

Gear selection is by a steel ball and nylon socket on both ends of a cable

I am obviously missing something

 

[itsamugsgame]

I thought that it might be possible to replace the bushes (see photo) but I guess that they are bonded in.

 

[koalar]

You can get repair kits

But I would just swap out the cables

I bought them used for around £10

Be aware post 2012 are not a straight swap

 

[itsamugsgame]

You can get repair kits

But I would just swap out the cables

I bought them used for around £10

Be aware post 2012 are not a straight swap

I might (begrudgingly) buy a new set. Just over £70 on Autodoc. Buying used I might be in the same situation in a few months.

 

[DaveMcT]

MIne have 130,000 miles no problems with the shifter ball joints.

 

[itsamugsgame]

Mine has done 82000 and the bottom one has perished.

 

[DaveMcT]

eBay item 313890378666 is £60 for a pair of new cables.

 

[timmycm850]

Or how about. Buy a new set but only change the ball joints from the end. No need to fully replace the whole cable then.

Just a thought

 

[itsamugsgame]

Or how about. Buy a new set but only change the ball joints from the end. No need to fully replace the whole cable then.

Just a thought

That could be a good idea, it looks like a fiddly job.

 

[koalar]

Or how about. Buy a new set but only change the ball joints from the end. No need to fully replace the whole cable then.

Just a thought

The ones in the photo’s

Are not the same as the three 3 pandas I have owned

In fact all 3 cars have been different cables.

One of those ends is hydraulically crimped on. Isn’t it ?

 

[itsamugsgame]

The ones in the photo’s

Are not the same as the three 3 pandas I have owned

In fact all 3 cars have been different cables.

One of those ends is hydraulically crimped on. Isn’t it ?

I think that I'm going to have to remove mine to get the part number from it. I've had problems with this car before getting parts because its apparently on the cusp..

 

[The Panda Nut]

I might (begrudgingly) buy a new set. Just over £70 on Autodoc. Buying used I might be in the same situation in a few months.

Autodoc are OK enough and I use them. They are often not the cheapest though

 

[DaveMcT]

The cable end fittings are crimped onto the steel wire inner. Even if you have access to the tools, the chances of being able to buy just the ends is zero.

When part numbers are uncertain, order both and return one of them. Obviously confirm with the supplier that they are happy to take back the unsuitable items without charging restocking costs.