PLEASE HELP!! with shifter cable bushings

cruncherjf1 · 02-21-2008, 06:45 PM

I bought the corsport shifter cable bushings and I removed the stock ones fine but I couldn't get the small or large bushing in. The small one went in like half way but the large one wouldn't even go in at all like it wouldn't go in straight because it was like too big, one side of it would go in alittle when I pushed it then it would get stuck and be hard to get out. I know I got the right year and sized bushing. Any ideas on how I can get these to work? should I just soak them in WD or something?

also i ripped up the sides of the stock ones to get them back in so i need help asap please.

thanks

R18Civic · 02-21-2008, 07:05 PM

you can freeze them for an hour and they'll go in like butter, or you can do what i did before i knew about the freezing thing is put a little oil on it lol....but id go with the freezing.

dorkiedoode · 02-21-2008, 11:29 PM

put back your stock and try freezing it. the more you try you just going to make it stuck more harder.

MutantCheese · 02-21-2008, 11:33 PM

If freezing doesn't work, you can try sanding the outer circumference with emery cloth to slowly reduce the diameter.

bioevolve · 02-22-2008, 12:13 AM

Just use plenty of lube to get it in there!

soxfan · 02-22-2008, 12:24 AM

I just got it on there as far as could and then I wrapped a cloth around the shaft of a big screwdriver. i placed the shaft against the bushing and then tapped it with a hammer until it went on. kinda ghetto but it worked with no damage. so yeah, shaft against the bush(ing) and tap

ZAPP · 02-22-2008, 02:32 AM

anyone try using a stack of washers that are the same size? Thats what i did just to see if it makes a difference, it helps a little - i wonder how much more of a difference these corsport or those other bronzoil ones will do.

cost me about $3 and change - you just need one smaller diameter washer for the cable. had to sand down the washers just a tiny bit, everything was snugg and shifting feels stiffer and less play, but that annoying notch feeling is still there. Im hoping to get it to shift like the old B-series trannies where it goes in smooth as butter in every gear without any annoying clicks or notchiness if you know what i mean

cruncherjf1 · 02-22-2008, 04:14 AM

thanks guys ill try the freezing. but if if freeze them then once they go on and expand would i ever be able to get them out?

soxfan · 02-22-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cruncherjf1

thanks guys ill try the freezing. but if if freeze them then once they go on and expand would i ever be able to get them out?

they'll probably loosen up a bit over time, but why would you want to remove them? once you feel the difference you'll never want to take them out. are you worrying about the dealer making a stink if you have 3rd gear issues?

i also thought of another method for getting the big bushing on. you could cut a small piece off the end of some pvc conduit/pipe and tape it against the bushing then tap it with a hammer. by the way, if you freeze it, you'll have to get it out to you're car pretty quick to take adantage of the expanded hole. try wrapping a cold pack around it when you're taking it out to your car. good luck!

cruncherjf1 · 02-22-2008, 09:16 PM

yea i was worrying about the dealer giving me a problem because i do have the thrid gear problem.

Doeboy211 · 02-22-2008, 11:36 PM

I had the same problem, and tried the freezing thing but didnt work for me. I had to dremel them a bit to get it in.

02-21-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruncherjf1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PC NY Posts: 29 JF iTrader: 0 / 0%	PLEASE HELP!! with shifter cable bushings I bought the corsport shifter cable bushings and I removed the stock ones fine but I couldn't get the small or large bushing in. The small one went in like half way but the large one wouldn't even go in at all like it wouldn't go in straight because it was like too big, one side of it would go in alittle when I pushed it then it would get stuck and be hard to get out. I know I got the right year and sized bushing. Any ideas on how I can get these to work? should I just soak them in WD or something? also i ripped up the sides of the stock ones to get them back in so i need help asap please. thanks

02-22-2008, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
soxfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 103 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just got it on there as far as could and then I wrapped a cloth around the shaft of a big screwdriver. i placed the shaft against the bushing and then tapped it with a hammer until it went on. kinda ghetto but it worked with no damage. so yeah, shaft against the bush(ing) and tap Last edited by soxfan; 02-22-2008 at 12:31 AM.

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R18Civic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 413 Nate iTrader: 1 / 100%	you can freeze them for an hour and they'll go in like butter, or you can do what i did before i knew about the freezing thing is put a little oil on it lol....but id go with the freezing.

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dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,388 Kevin iTrader: 6 / 100%	put back your stock and try freezing it. the more you try you just going to make it stuck more harder.

02-21-2008, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
MutantCheese Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Age: 39 Posts: 3,308 2008 NFR S2000 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If freezing doesn't work, you can try sanding the outer circumference with emery cloth to slowly reduce the diameter.

02-22-2008, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
bioevolve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 432 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Just use plenty of lube to get it in there!

02-22-2008, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZAPP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 / 0%	anyone try using a stack of washers that are the same size? Thats what i did just to see if it makes a difference, it helps a little - i wonder how much more of a difference these corsport or those other bronzoil ones will do. cost me about $3 and change - you just need one smaller diameter washer for the cable. had to sand down the washers just a tiny bit, everything was snugg and shifting feels stiffer and less play, but that annoying notch feeling is still there. Im hoping to get it to shift like the old B-series trannies where it goes in smooth as butter in every gear without any annoying clicks or notchiness if you know what i mean

02-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
cruncherjf1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PC NY Posts: 29 JF iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks guys ill try the freezing. but if if freeze them then once they go on and expand would i ever be able to get them out?

02-22-2008, 09:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
cruncherjf1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PC NY Posts: 29 JF iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea i was worrying about the dealer giving me a problem because i do have the thrid gear problem.

02-22-2008, 11:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Doeboy211 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had the same problem, and tried the freezing thing but didnt work for me. I had to dremel them a bit to get it in.