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OD button
Today I stopped and went to put it in park and the end of the auto shift lever broke off. Its just hanging there by two wires, the third broken off. I need this button for downshifting on hills before it will do it itself with my foot on the floor. In other words, by then its to late for higher RPM's to keep EGT's down and maintain speed. Also, I use it a lot for slowing down. Does the whole lever have to be replaced or can just the outer BS plastic piece?
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I'll take you up on that Bill, Thanks!!!!!! I'll PM you the address of my daughter.
Ronnie, the plastic piece on the end broke, about the end three inches or so, not the rod. It does look pretty heavy duty for plastic. Glad to hear its an easy fix, I hate taking steering wheels apart.
Ronnie, the plastic piece on the end broke, about the end three inches or so, not the rod. It does look pretty heavy duty for plastic. Glad to hear its an easy fix, I hate taking steering wheels apart.
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Well, if Bill isn't reliable I'll PM you! (just kidding Bill)
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I've seen lots of threads on other forums about dudes busting this off; sounds like a weak point. Recall at least one where they super-glued it back on years ago, and it's been working ever since.
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however....
)
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however....
)
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Today I stopped and went to put it in park and the end of the auto shift lever broke off. Its just hanging there by two wires, the third broken off. I need this button for downshifting on hills before it will do it itself with my foot on the floor. In other words, by then its to late for higher RPM's to keep EGT's down and maintain speed. Also, I use it a lot for slowing down. Does the whole lever have to be replaced or can just the outer BS plastic piece?
What did it do to you? Lol
I had to replace mine. Had to order it from the dealer. Iirc it was 25-30 bucks
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I've seen lots of threads on other forums about dudes busting this off; sounds like a weak point. Recall at least one where they super-glued it back on years ago, and it's been working ever since.
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however.... )
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however....
)The end of mine actually broke over the winter and I epoxied it. It worked great. I had no broken wires though. I think it was trying to give me a little foreshadowing on my trans perils.
Epoxied or not, I would've given Glenn a heck of a deal...
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I've seen lots of threads on other forums about dudes busting this off; sounds like a weak point. Recall at least one where they super-glued it back on years ago, and it's been working ever since.
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however.... )
(I believe Todd has discovered the most robust, most permanent fix, however....
)haha, thanks Todd