What the HELL is this?
07-21-02, 05:51 AM
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What the HELL is this?
I took apart my shifter the other day, I have really notchy shifting, and I found this part inparticular bad shape. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what exactly it is, and perhaps even a part number from Mazda? Is it a shifter bushing? 
http://www.pbase.com/image/3111465
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http://www.pbase.com/image/3111465
http://www.pbase.com/image/3111468
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07-21-02, 06:45 AM
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Is it absolutly nessesary that I change this peice, or could I just live with it being in the shape it is in? I don't wanna sound cheap or anything, but I don't wanna change something that don't need changing.
07-21-02, 07:57 AM
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There's a reason why that metal got chewed-up. You should certainly replace your bushings. You could find this piece in a junkyard for very little money, certainly. I would replace it.
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07-21-02, 07:58 AM
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I'de change it If I was you
You may as well change it,...it looks pretty bad. A shifter bushing kit doesnt cost much and it takes about an hour or so to replace.
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07-21-02, 08:04 AM
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I allready ordered shifter bushings, upper and lower, from the local mazda/chrysler/dodge/jeep/kia dealership.
that always makes me laugh.. goes along with living in a small town though, I don't think this peice will come with either of those though.
As far as I could tell my car didn't have any bushings in it at all when I bought it, 3 weeks ago. Is it safe to assume that this is the reason why this peice of chewed up so bad?
that always makes me laugh.. goes along with living in a small town though, I don't think this peice will come with either of those though.
As far as I could tell my car didn't have any bushings in it at all when I bought it, 3 weeks ago. Is it safe to assume that this is the reason why this peice of chewed up so bad?
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Other than the gar oil are there any other adverse effects? I should still be able to drive the car with this one for alittle while at least, right?
07-21-02, 01:26 PM
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mazda swears a lower bushing doesnt exist. If you get the bushings from mazda, order 2 sets of upper bushings. they are the same thing.
makes a night and day difference, and only takes 10 minutes to replace.
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makes a night and day difference, and only takes 10 minutes to replace.
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07-21-02, 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by DC350
Also, clean out the place where you put in the top oil. Hahaha, when i got mine, i took out staples paperclips and ROCK! alot of tiny little rocks!
Also, clean out the place where you put in the top oil. Hahaha, when i got mine, i took out staples paperclips and ROCK! alot of tiny little rocks!
07-21-02, 08:42 PM
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Not to worry you but I needed bolts for my water pump housing and my dad said he would go pick some up from the mazda dealership for me. I wrote everything about my car down and he took it with him. When he got back he bitched about how they cost him $8.00 a bolt and when he gave them to me I knew they were the wrong ones. It turns out they gave him ones for a 3rd gen and they wouldn't refund the money. Thats why I don't go through dealerships anymore. Just one of my horror stories here.
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Originally posted by Supermac 7
If you get the bushings from mazda, order 2 sets of upper bushings. they are the same thing.
If you get the bushings from mazda, order 2 sets of upper bushings. they are the same thing.
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Mazdatrix has the 'mystical' bushing as part of the set. They actually brag about it on their site. They also have a page with step-by-step instruction on changing them out.
07-21-02, 10:03 PM
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This is the inner boot...
make sure you order a new one of these as well. The latest versions BTW don't have the lip on them.
make sure you order a new one of these as well. The latest versions BTW don't have the lip on them.
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