gears shift repair

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Ken,Graham and others interested,
Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
Cant wait!
BenC
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Oh,photos in my album.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ben" <bencroft96@...> wrote:
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> Ken,Graham and others interested,
> Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
> I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
> Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
> Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
> Cant wait!
> BenC
>
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Ben,

Were the bailey channels easy to fit?

Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?

Cheers,

Skot

On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
 

Ken,Graham and others interested,
Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
Cant wait!
BenC


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Hey Skot,
They were not easy to fit.
Needed to be trimmed.
Not happy with one side.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> Were the bailey channels easy to fit?
>
> Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
> >
> >
> > Ken,Graham and others interested,
> > Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> > I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> > They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm
> > rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> > I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the
> > locating splines had worn.
> > I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift
> > mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> > I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> > The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced
> > the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> > Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
> > Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC
> > sorted.Looking into that.
> > Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> > An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar
> > fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
> > Cant wait!
> > BenC
> >
> >
>
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I think that a new rod is the way to go.

Phill



> Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Skot,
> They were not easy to fit.
> Needed to be trimmed.
> Not happy with one side.
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher
> <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > Were the bailey channels easy to fit?
> >
> > Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Skot
> >
> > On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Ken,Graham and others interested,
> > > Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> > > I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> > > They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm
> > > rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> > > I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the
> > > locating splines had worn.
> > > I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift
> > > mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> > > I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> > > The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I
> replaced
> > > the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> > > Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole
> winging.
> > > Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC
> > > sorted.Looking into that.
> > > Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> > > An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar
> > > fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another
> year.
> > > Cant wait!
> > > BenC
> > >
> > >
> >
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<<I think that a new rod is the way to go.>>
Why,so you can put it in a box on a shelf?
Hope your well man.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> I think that a new rod is the way to go.
>
> Phill
>
>
>
> > Ben <bencroft96@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Skot,
> > They were not easy to fit.
> > Needed to be trimmed.
> > Not happy with one side.
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher
> > <spbconsulting@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ben,
> > >
> > > Were the bailey channels easy to fit?
> > >
> > > Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ken,Graham and others interested,
> > > > Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> > > > I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> > > > They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm
> > > > rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> > > > I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the
> > > > locating splines had worn.
> > > > I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift
> > > > mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> > > > I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> > > > The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I
> > replaced
> > > > the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> > > > Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole
> > winging.
> > > > Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC
> > > > sorted.Looking into that.
> > > > Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> > > > An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar
> > > > fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another
> > year.
> > > > Cant wait!
> > > > BenC
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
>
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> Why,so you can put it in a box on a shelf?

Need more shelves!
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Ive got a few here...
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
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> > Why,so you can put it in a box on a shelf?
>
> Need more shelves!
>
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I'll tell your father that and he will fill them up with all your bits stored at Padstow.



> Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Ive got a few here...
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Why,so you can put it in a box on a shelf?
> >
> > Need more shelves!
> >
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Some of that is Harts.
I will drop your bumper of next Monday,sorry.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> I'll tell your father that and he will fill them up with all your bits stored at Padstow.
>
>
>
> > Ben <bencroft96@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ive got a few here...
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Why,so you can put it in a box on a shelf?
> > >
> > > Need more shelves!
> > >
>
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Where did you get them? Just Kampers?

On 21/11/2011 8:59 PM, Ben wrote:
 

Hey Skot,
They were not easy to fit.
Needed to be trimmed.
Not happy with one side.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> Were the bailey channels easy to fit?
>
> Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
> >
> >
> > Ken,Graham and others interested,
> > Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> > I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> > They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm
> > rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> > I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the
> > locating splines had worn.
> > I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift
> > mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> > I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> > The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced
> > the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> > Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
> > Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC
> > sorted.Looking into that.
> > Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> > An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar
> > fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
> > Cant wait!
> > BenC
> >
> >
>


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Yep.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> Where did you get them? Just Kampers?
>
> On 21/11/2011 8:59 PM, Ben wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hey Skot,
> > They were not easy to fit.
> > Needed to be trimmed.
> > Not happy with one side.
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>, Scott Pitcher
> > <spbconsulting@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ben,
> > >
> > > Were the bailey channels easy to fit?
> > >
> > > Or a complete cow - like the bay window models?
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Skot
> > >
> > > On 21/11/2011 7:14 PM, Ben wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ken,Graham and others interested,
> > > > Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
> > > > I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
> > > > They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm
> > > > rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
> > > > I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the
> > > > locating splines had worn.
> > > > I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift
> > > > mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
> > > > I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
> > > > The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced
> > > > the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
> > > > Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole
> > winging.
> > > > Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC
> > > > sorted.Looking into that.
> > > > Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
> > > > An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar
> > > > fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another
> > year.
> > > > Cant wait!
> > > > BenC
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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Ben,
Just wondering ... if the 'slipper" width was to wear thinner (just as the originals did), the metal slipper rivets may again end up grinding against the black box metal guides.
Attached is a pic of my gear selector sliders, adhered to the metal fingers with JB Weld. 

I'm also looking into renovating the a/c system ... I'm hoping it happens pre Xmas business shut down.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: bencroft96@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:33 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gears shift repair

 
Ken,Graham and others interested,
Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
Cant wait!
BenC


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Try again .... reduced the size of the pic for easier downloading.
Ken

From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gears shift repair
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:12:53 +1100

Ben,
Just wondering ... if the 'slipper" width was to wear thinner (just as the originals did), the metal slipper rivets may again end up grinding against the black box metal guides.
Attached is a pic of my gear selector sliders, adhered to the metal fingers with JB Weld. 

I'm also looking into renovating the a/c system ... I'm hoping it happens pre Xmas business shut down.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: bencroft96@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:33 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gears shift repair

 
Ken,Graham and others interested,
Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
Cant wait!
BenC


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Kenny,maybe these wont wear so fast.I guess I will have a look in another 20 years or so.
For now, all good.
BennyC



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Ken Garratt <unclekenz@...> wrote:
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> Ben,Just wondering ... if the 'slipper" width was to wear thinner (just as the originals did), the metal slipper rivets may again end up grinding against the black box metal guides.Attached is a pic of my gear selector sliders, adhered to the metal fingers with JB Weld.
> I'm also looking into renovating the a/c system ... I'm hoping it happens pre Xmas business shut down.Ken
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> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
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> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:33 +0000
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> Ken,Graham and others interested,
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> Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
>
> I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
>
> They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
>
> I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
>
> I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
>
> I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
>
> The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
>
> Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
>
> Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
>
> Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
>
> An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
>
> Cant wait!
>
> BenC
>
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Hi Ben and all.
Pleased to hear that you had success with the gear shift slippers along with replacing numerous other components.
I have just finished a similar update including both clutch and brake hydraulics including entire gear shift mechanisms as you have done. The difference to gear changes is quite amazing, once across the gate the gears just jump into place instead of the old puddin' stirring.
My next project is a leaking power steering pump seal. I havent seen much info on the site.Has anyone replaced a pump recently?
Questions.
Where from?
How much?
What make?
New or exchange?
 
Info so far.  Two types in use.
                   From Peddars a new ' KYB' replacement cost $500 or a ZF (which I have) at $900.
                  A local rebuild at $650 (said it was a tricky rebuild using expensive parts!)
                  Or Auto Parts Warehouse (USA) one at $101.66 ( no name) or two others at 150.00 each with 3 month warranty.
Can anyone please help? Unable to find at our normal suppliers.
Ken was no help as he's happily tuning his biceps with his ginormous manual steering wheel.
Cheers Graham
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Ben
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 7:14 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] gears shift repair

 

Ken,Graham and others interested,
Today I fitted my http://t3technique.com/ gear shift slippers.
I fitted them on the car,although the instructions stated otherwise.
They were easy to fit,they are stuck on with epoxy and a 4mm rivet,that goes through the exsisting holes.
I also replaced the rear gear shift linkage at the trans, as the locating splines had worn.
I have now replaced gear stick,ball-socket mechanism, and rear shift mechanism AND...I have a skull gear knob.
I have adjusted clutch pedal free-play.
The gear shift is now as good as it has ever been.Last week I replaced the bailey channels rubbers and window scrapers.
Good to have no wind noise in the cabin,might even stop Nicole winging.
Probably not, need a different car for that!!Maybe just get the AC sorted.Looking into that.
Almost ready for Christmas Holidays.
An engine service,relays on my headlights,new rear bumper bar fitted,bash bar back on,AC,few things painted,then off for another year.
Cant wait!
BenC