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Is there enough buzz to make these? 016 shift bushing..

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#1 ·


I know its been discussed throughout the MG community..these are not available..I happen to have bought 2 of the last ones my local dealer could get about 6-7 years ago, and have since used one. I still have one(in bag), but I know some people could really use these, and would probably buy more than one, as would I.

Or maybe a kit to swap to solid linkage..I know some would not want that for a daily but just a thought!
 
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#52 ·
Never had a problem with these bushings, I've had a bunch of 4000kq's and the only issue I have had is the actual ball that is stamped to the shift lever actuator on the shift rod that goes into the transmission, took a grinder cleaned around the base of stamped part, little mig welding on all of them.... Probably eliminates sloppiness by 100% easy to over look this, have someone actuate the shifter while inspecting the linkage, it will be apparent what's actually loose...

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#53 ·
I remember reading this thread back in July thinking "well at least my bushing has held up."

Nope! Completely disintegrated a few weeks back. I installed it a little over a year ago (15k miles), and it's completely gone now. It's a little annoying because I preventatively swapped out the old, intact bushing for this one.
 
#55 ·
Honestly I can't remember. I don't remember having done so, and if I did, then very very lightly. Amazingly, no PS leaks on the 200, though there does seem to be some engine oil in the area (not really on the bushing, though). In any case, it's very difficult to put into 1st and 2nd right now.

I'm looking into options for something a little more permanent at the moment, trying to avoid something that could degrade over time.
 
#56 ·
It's been maybe 2 years since I replaced the 200's bushing and it's toast. I used CV grease as you may have read. Just read that polyurethane only plays nice with lithium based grease so I'll be using white lithium spray for the new bushing arriving tomorrow tomorrow. Bought a spare as well.
 
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