Honestly, it is like having a new car!

The two bushings on the long link that runs from the shifter to the side of the trans were completely gone on my car. The shifter rattled, it was sloppy as all get out, and generally made the car seem old and loose.

The shifter now feels like new...very tight and precise.

The best part is now the car seems so quiet and solid. I had no idea how much noise was coming from that linkage. If I had not done the work myself, I would have sworn work had been done to the suspension. It seems that much tighter. I realize it is just a rattle reduction, but it is amazing what a difference it has made to the perception you have while driving/riding in the car.


Tim

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2009 VW TDI Jetta Sportwagon 172k miles (rear-ended harder than Elton John on 8/4/13. Total loss)

1991 Volvo 240 142k miles (T-boned by a stop sign runner. Total loss)