Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Slowwindow805 on June 06, 2021, 17:45:44

Title: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: Slowwindow805 on June 06, 2021, 17:45:44

Having a little trouble shifting up and down on our 230 and was told having this kit installed would help.  When shifting there is no grinding of gears just hard to find the gear and it just seems sloppy to me.  Has anyone had a shift linkage repair kit installed and did it really help?  Thanks for your help

Title: Re: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: mrfatboy on June 06, 2021, 17:53:53

Yes. I have replaced the bushings a couple of times over the years.

 You are running on borrowed time.  Makes a huge difference.

Here is some info

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=24733.0

Title: Re: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: JJ65SL on July 01, 2021, 02:46:05

Just replaced all bushings (the 4 front ones were gone!) and rubber 2 weeks ago and it makes a huge difference!

Title: Re: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: lowpad on July 01, 2021, 23:46:27

Ditto on borrowed time.  I waited to long and could barely shift. Easy, relatively low-cost repair. You will notice a huge difference!

Title: Re: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: yves on July 02, 2021, 20:17:25

I have fitted  the kit a  few  days ago and had some issues with 2 bushes too thick  ( 1 mm each one !) i have grinded them carefully and pushed the shaft with a piece of wood from the the rear acces so the front fork could be fitted correctly

Title: Re: manual shift linkage repair kit
Post by: lreppond on July 03, 2021, 02:45:35

I agree with the others about what a difference those bushings can make.  Shifting becomes much more precise.  After their installation, things will feel a tad bit stiff but the break in period doesn’t last long.