Hi all,
I don't know exactly what these bushings are called, that's why I attached a picture from the CSM.
The old ones are cracked, so I need new/good used ones.
Does anybody have an idea where I can buy them, or does anybody have used ones and is willing to sell them/ship them to me?
Thanks in advance!

 

nobody?

 

You might try creating a parts wanted thread to see if someone has some good used ones. Or for new check the companys that make a lot of reproduction stuff. The ones that come to mind for me would be Fusicik or Year One. Supercarsunlimited.com might be able to order them for you if you can't find them. Since your in Germany and will need something shipped ordering from Supercars would assure your getting the right parts. John

 

Thank you John! I'll do that, but it would help me alot if you or someone else could tell me, how these parts are called correctly, so that I can ask for them.

 

Dan,

Here are a copy of a page in the parts illustration manual that shows your transmission linkage configuration (it shows both automatic and manual in one picture), and a copy of a page from the parts manual that shows the numbers, so you can pick out the ones you need.





- Eric

 

Great help Thanks Eric!
Good to have numbers to ask for!

 

Dan,

Most of these bushings/clips/etc... are available from In Line Tube. Their on line catalog is pretty well done with pics illustrating these things - the names of the parts seem to change as time goes by....

 

Looks like I found the bushing for the shift lever at YearOne...Thanks for your help, John, Eric and Costpenn!
I love this forum

 

Link: https://www.yearone.com/Product/DisplayProduct/23227

 

I don't think that's the right piece, Dan.

Here's another illustration like the one you posted, but this one has the part numbers:



I got it here, on page 13 of the .pdf file, on WildAboutCars.

- Eric

 

Again many thanks for your help, Eric!
I was sure it was the right bushing to replace the one on the lever. I hope the illustration you posted will lead me to the right items finally!
I'll keep you informed whether I found a company, that sells them!
Furthermore I'll create a parts wanted thread...
It's a pity to live in germany, not being able to go on a junk yard and just pick the parts I need

 

Just wanted to let you know, I got a reply from Greg, from supercarsunlimited.
This is what he wrote:
"Dan,
Sorry, but we can't help on the bushings. As far as I know, these were never offered through the aftermarket - only available through GM. And of course they have been discontinued long ago. Unless you can possibly locate some NOS ones, you will probably just have to fabricate something."

Thanks for all your help!

 

Makes sense.

It shouldn't be too hard to get it made up (easier if you've got it disassembled and can bring the parts with you).
Just measure the old part and the sizes and clearances of the metal parts and have a machine shop or a buddy with a lathe make them up.
Nylon is easy to turn, and the dimensions aren't critical, so it should only take a few minutes, especially for a scrupulous German machinist .

- Eric

 

Good idea I'll ask one of my fellow students, who has worked in a turnery before.
The old parts are fallen apart, so I'll have to design them new and make an exact technical drawing, to reach your ideas of german scrupulousness
Just kidding I hope to find someone manufacturing them for me!
fingers crossed

 

As an American who is half-German (Günther from Pforzheim and Heintz from elsewhere in Bayer), I know all about German fastidiousness in making things .
That's why I never try to do a "good" job on anything in my car - I'd spend the rest of my life trying to get it "fehlerlos."

- Eric

 

Then we can speak german now, don't we?
I know what you mean, and a little perfectionism is always good, but sometimes it just frustrates, when you would like to do a perfect job, but lack of money and time won't allow it. Just personal experience...
Is you car fehlerlos now?

 

Nein. Ich kann Deutsch niche sprechen. Er ist nicht leicht, obwohl mein Deutsche Lehrer mir sagt das er war.

See what I mean? Sheer butchery.


HA!

- Eric

 

In my opinion it sounds good, Eric.
You just need more practice

Dein Deutschlehrer war ein Lügner