Shifter Cable Broke.....I Think. Please advise
#26
ECS Tuning, How well did the epoxy hold up in the cable end? I was doing my clutch this week and it disintegrated as i was pulling the end off. Cant seem to find a replacement as of yet. I thought about just filling the end (not where the ball goes obviously) with a high strength epoxy and just using that until I can find a replacement. just dont want to go through that and have it not work out.
#27
I only had them like that for a emergency fix for a day or two till I got the cable. So I did not get to test it long term. Its worth a shot till the part becomes available again. Unless you want to take that end peiece to a machine shop and I bet them could make something that could be pressed in.
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#29
25-11-7-531-707 right cable is back in stock in Germany so if ordered it would be delivered in 2 weeks. 25-11-7-531-708 left cable is estimated arrival for stock in Germany on November 5th. If it does come into stock 11/5 it will take 2 weeks to deliver from that date. I will update once the left cable is confirmed in stock.
#30
25117531707 has to come from germany. But is heavy stock in germany now. 25117531707
When there is an issues with the supplier it backs up and then takes some time for production.
Let me know if you need anything else.
When there is an issues with the supplier it backs up and then takes some time for production.
Let me know if you need anything else.
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#31
I was not told specifics, but it is possible they will be restocking this in the North American market. As of now, they are available and in stock in Germany for anyone that may be needing them.
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#32
It's still stupid when compared to my former Honda and Toyota. It seems that in less than two days with those vehicles I have the parts in hand.
Ordering parts out of Germany is a huge pain in the *** and instantly adds weeks to a parts order. I don't ever remember it being this bad with my BMW E30
#33
It's still stupid when compared to my former Honda and Toyota. It seems that in less than two days with those vehicles I have the parts in hand.
Ordering parts out of Germany is a huge pain in the *** and instantly adds weeks to a parts order. I don't ever remember it being this bad with my BMW E30
Ordering parts out of Germany is a huge pain in the *** and instantly adds weeks to a parts order. I don't ever remember it being this bad with my BMW E30
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#34
It's still stupid when compared to my former Honda and Toyota. It seems that in less than two days with those vehicles I have the parts in hand.
Ordering parts out of Germany is a huge pain in the *** and instantly adds weeks to a parts order. I don't ever remember it being this bad with my BMW E30
Ordering parts out of Germany is a huge pain in the *** and instantly adds weeks to a parts order. I don't ever remember it being this bad with my BMW E30
Honda / Toyota do production runs in the 1000's to 10000's , MINI does in 100-500 at the most. I know I see all the volume and can see more then most people, if not more then the dealers .
Let me know if you need anything else.
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#36
Still waiting on stock for 708.
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25-11-7-531-708 is in stock in Germany and if ordered now would take about a week/week and a half. Will be stocking these shortly as well.
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#40
Yep , we get them before anyone. Order the other side now and we will work to get these asap. Looks like under 2 weeks out.
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#41
I'm planning an extended road trip in my 2004 MCS and it is unnerving to think that a part would take several weeks if not months to be available if I broke down 1000's mile from home. This part seem to be a frequent issue. I've read several threads where the shifter goes completely limp and no tranny. I going to have to inspect my cables and replace them if I see any deterioration. What to think. Is it cost effective to replace the cable as a preventative maintenance?
#42
May not be a bad idea. This system typically works very well, although there is a weak spot in the design. On the MINI, the spherical end joints at the transmission end are held by a rubber mount that can wear out and eventually tear away from the cable. In our case for our in house R53, the rubber surrounding the spherical end on the cable had worn away almost to this point. If it had separated, it could render the gearshift useless. We have a great DIY guide for the replacement HERE, which also provides some more information about it.
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#43
When i did mine: If the boot is torn ( letting water in on the front of the transmission ) or the end cable part is rusted ( between the nylon and end loop its only time, I waited on mine, then it stuck in the parking lot. Lucky I have parts here, last year.
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#47
25-11-7-531-707 right cable is back in stock in Germany so if ordered it would be delivered in 2 weeks. 25-11-7-531-708 left cable is estimated arrival for stock in Germany on November 5th. If it does come into stock 11/5 it will take 2 weeks to deliver from that date. I will update once the left cable is confirmed in stock.
Per the post from PelicanParts.com, yes. It also listed as such on their website.
<a id="search_anchor" style="color: rgb(160, 160, 160); font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal;">Shift Cable - Manual Transmission (Left, through 12/03) (1 customer reviews)
Part #: 25-11-7-531-708-M26
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#48
25117531708 is the driver side ( Left )
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/25117531708/
Here is 707 right hand side, passenger.
25117531707
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/25117531707
So it looks like you have the 707 one for the right hand side. You need the 708 for the driver side.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/25117531708/
Here is 707 right hand side, passenger.
25117531707
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/25117531707
So it looks like you have the 707 one for the right hand side. You need the 708 for the driver side.
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#50
Look at the shifter lug , you need to see if you have condition A or condition B, also they might have changed out the shifter lug ( shift **** rod and base ) or maybe changed out the shifter linkage on top of the transmission. Also those ball cups on the older one get stretched out and cracked / widen over time and use, i would test it the new one. They snap on pretty tight.
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