I was going to fix it properly, but I realised the exhaust needs to come off and lots of fiddling about underneath the car. My fix still works since posting, but I am more gentle changing gear.
Great idea.. but everyone assumes the bushing is left just hanging there.. but not always the case. what can you do if there is no bushing to fill that hole
I could only suggest making a bushing up, but I would worry it would just slip off. If the link was a ball joint connector then maybe weld a penny washer on to the cable eye and drill out the hole to just under the width of the ball joint. Then heat it and hammer over? From memory the bushing was fairly well fixed to the gearbox linkage. I bought a replacement cable but never found the time to take the exhaust off to fix it. If I do I will update.
It's just cut from 1mm steel. I put the dimensions in the description. If you're in a jam you might be able to cut up a can and hold in place with cable ties.
Just had a mechanic quoting me around £400 to fix this exact issue! I'll give this a go.
I was going to fix it properly, but I realised the exhaust needs to come off and lots of fiddling about underneath the car. My fix still works since posting, but I am more gentle changing gear.
Thanks, just had my sons 05 mini come home on a tow truck with this exact problem! Thx
My fix still works, so hopefully you can do the same.
Smart as hell 🔥
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y ya anda mi mini cooper 2003
gracias desde yucatan mexico
15 de marzo 2023
mine went today, great quick fix 👍
Good to hear, sadly it's not the only thing that goes on these cars.
Great idea.. but everyone assumes the bushing is left just hanging there.. but not always the case. what can you do if there is no bushing to fill that hole
I could only suggest making a bushing up, but I would worry it would just slip off. If the link was a ball joint connector then maybe weld a penny washer on to the cable eye and drill out the hole to just under the width of the ball joint. Then heat it and hammer over? From memory the bushing was fairly well fixed to the gearbox linkage. I bought a replacement cable but never found the time to take the exhaust off to fix it. If I do I will update.
You have a link for that piece your putting on it
It's just cut from 1mm steel. I put the dimensions in the description. If you're in a jam you might be able to cut up a can and hold in place with cable ties.
You got the sizes for this plz need to make it tomorrow
It's all in the description. I measured around the circumference and connecting rod.
Just pre bend the metal a bit before you slot it in to make it easier. I cable tied it since then and it is still working a year later