Gear liinkages

1. Docbooze Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 170

   #1 16th May 2011, 11:49

   Anyone know any firms that do saxo gear linkages ?
   
   I've just phoned citroen and they want £68 which I reckon is pretty steep just for 3 rods. Think I'd rather glue or tape them on than pay that sort of money.
   It might have to be a scrapyard job if they're in good nick but is there anywhere that does them brand new but a lot cheaper.
   
   Cheers for any advice.
2. carlsmith715 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 manchester Posts: 2099 2000 1.6 furio

   #2 16th May 2011, 12:06

   i think racing has some for about £45 im not sure though
3. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #3 16th May 2011, 12:28

   i used the crappy near me mate, they were in bang tidy condition
4. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #4 16th May 2011, 12:28

   thats ment to say scrappy
5. Docbooze Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 170

   #5 16th May 2011, 13:51

   Cheers
   
   I should have used a spanner to prise them off instead of a screwdriver like Haynes recommends. The rubber inserts came away with the linkage so they're more or less knacked.
   
   I was thinking of gluing them in and wrapping strong wire around the connection but reckon I'll have to bite the bullet and get a new set.
6. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #6 16th May 2011, 14:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Docbooze Cheers I should have used a spanner to prise them off instead of a screwdriver like Haynes recommends. The rubber inserts came away with the linkage so they're more or less knacked. I was thinking of gluing them in and wrapping strong wire around the connection but reckon I'll have to bite the bullet and get a new set.

   i did this, one of them kept coming off and leaving me with only 3/4 gears and the gearchange was sloppy as hell.
   
   i got the kam racing ones on now, prefer the feel of the standard ones though
7. 666saxo666 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 420

   #7 16th May 2011, 14:25

   ive just put the kam racing ones on. I dont no if it was me fittin them wrong but the bottom linkage kept hittin the exhaust so couldnt use 2nd or 4th. Put the standard one back on and it was fine. Also they just dnt feel as smooth. What threw me was there are 3 balls ( cant think of a better term ) and 2 linkages. And i think i used the bottom two.
8. williamanderson31 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Bourne, Lincs/Hatfield Posts: 829 Renault Megane 1.9Dci

   #8 16th May 2011, 17:08

   i used araldite to hold mine on - lasted ages
   one of my mates has one of his running held on by a cable tie
9. Docbooze Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 170

   #9 16th May 2011, 18:53

   Cheers , yeah was thinking a really good superglue /araldite might hold it as a temproary measure until I can source a decent cheap set from a scappy.
   
   Whats the premium membership section like on this forum for spare parts ?
10. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

    #10 16th May 2011, 19:01

    yeh i wanted to know that to? is the classified good? as i have found this site SO SO helpful!!! unlike the 106owners which i was a member a few months back when i had a quikky.
11. Docbooze Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 170

    #11 16th May 2011, 19:08

    Think you can get access to it for free if you have a 100 posts on the forums (although I could be wrong there).
12. carlsmith715 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 manchester Posts: 2099 2000 1.6 furio

    #12 16th May 2011, 19:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Docbooze Think you can get access to it for free if you have a 100 posts on the forums (although I could be wrong there).

    you mean the for sale section and wanted section
    if you do then yes you need 100 posts
13. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

    #13 16th May 2011, 19:11

    Pugplus gear linkages, nothing else will do
14. Docbooze Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 170

    #14 16th May 2011, 19:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlsmith715 you mean the for sale section and wanted section if you do then yes you need 100 posts

    Great news cos I'm on 64 posts or should that be 65 - Very poor !
15. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #15 16th May 2011, 19:13

    The forsale section is good, full of cars being broken!
    
    If it helps, I have two newish ones on my old car I'm breaking. I have the long one, and one of the smaller ones... PM me if you want them?