I recently went through all of the extra DeLorean parts that I have accumulated over the years and put them into multiple categories: stuff I could dispose of, parts I should sell, and parts that I should put on my car.
One of the items that I put in the "put on my car" category was a new set of shift linkage bushings, including new pivot bolts. I had the transmission out of my car a few years ago and bought this set at the time, but only replaced the easily accessible linkages near the transmission. The others remained untouched.
I had much of the interior out of the car while doing other projects, and the car was already on jack stands, so I decided to give this a go.
I first discovered a very dirty and crusty looking trans bellcrank assembly near the fuel accumulator, so I removed it for sandblasting and paint.
I replaced the pivot bolt and nut with new ones I had in my parts stash, replaced the bushings and sleeves as well, and put it all back in the car. These are parts that nobody will ever see but me, but they are like new and should last the life of the car. It's my hope that this will help keep the linkages nice and tight.
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