You know, I didn't even think of that. Our Canadian Tire stores (basically
Canada's equivalent to USA's AutoZone) has a section with hard to find
things. Congrats on saving yourself big bucks, it never hurts to try.
"5u4" <jerryeyoung.TakeThisOut@juno.com> wrote in message
news:1181969107.683272.259750@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> Got it fixed! Went to the GM dealer & they wanted $140 for the linkage
> assembly. Last time 6 years ago it was only $70 or so, what a jump in
> price.
>
> Couldn't handle the price, so went to Advance Auto Parts & bought a
> package of "pedal & shift linkage bushing kit" for $5.48. Sorted
> through them & found 2 that seemed to work just fine.
>
> 80 Knight wrote:
>> "5u4" <jerryeyoung.TakeThisOut@juno.com> wrote in message
>> news:1181887163.031948.118980@j4g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> > Have '92 Cavalier with manual transmission that suddenly lost its
>> > ability to shift gears. The shift lever just flops around.
>> >
>> > This same exact thing happened 5 or 6 years ago & the problem was a
>> > black rubber/plastic grommet that attaches the linkage to the shift
>> > lever under the console. Went to the local GM dealer & had to purchase
>> > an entire linkage assembly just to get this "special" grommet that
>> > simply snaps on & instantly fixes the problem.
>> >
>> > The exact same thing has happened again! The grommet has deteriorated
>> > & the linkage has fell away from the shift lever.
>> >
>> > Does anyone know where to buy this grommet (maybe this is not the
>> > right term, rubber bushing maybe?) without having to buy the entire
>> > linkage assembly, when all I need is this little rubber piece?
>>
>> I would give E-Bay and your local salvage yards a try. You may be able to
>> find one in good condition.
> >> Stay informed about: Cavalier broken manual shifter 
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