Gearstick gaitor
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Gearstick gaitor
Good morning,
Ive taken the leather cover of the gearstick and found what is 2 gaiters the one that seems to have been covered on here is actually on the gearbox, the other is bolted down with a circulate strap this one is ripped and needs replacing , I hoping it will reduce the engine seem coming into the cabin, I cant find a part number or ref in the manual can anyone help please
Pete
Ive taken the leather cover of the gearstick and found what is 2 gaiters the one that seems to have been covered on here is actually on the gearbox, the other is bolted down with a circulate strap this one is ripped and needs replacing , I hoping it will reduce the engine seem coming into the cabin, I cant find a part number or ref in the manual can anyone help please
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
SJ sells one - part number B082F4114F. Might be a starting point for you.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Thanks... I guess I was hoping for a Toyota or similar part number as its over £40.00 form SJsportscars, that does seem a lot for something that feels like it should be a bout a fiver
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Have you done a search? I recall someone doing something with the gaiter.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
What about this - part number BHH2049 - check out fleabay.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Is this any help - viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11688&p=90525#p90525
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
I bought one for an MGB off eBay for £7.50, which looked like it would fit. Mind you, I still haven't got around to trying it, so can't confirm if it does!
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Alan, I think the link you provided is to the lower gearbox cover.
I'm in full support of Pistol. I won't spend £40 (plus postage no doubt) for a bit of rubber that shouldn't more than a fiver. I can't see it being a Toyota part as it's completely separate to the gearbox.
Pete's Ebay link looks far more promising. I might need to get one of those for the next time the centre trim is removed.
Tony
I'm in full support of Pistol. I won't spend £40 (plus postage no doubt) for a bit of rubber that shouldn't more than a fiver. I can't see it being a Toyota part as it's completely separate to the gearbox.
Pete's Ebay link looks far more promising. I might need to get one of those for the next time the centre trim is removed.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Yes, it was me... It's not a Toyota part (unlike the small gaitor which fits around the lever on top of the gearbox), as far as I can see it was Lotus only. My original one was completely split in two. I tried the MGB part for £7.50 and found it much too springy, it kept trying to pull the lever out of gear, pulling it to the central neutral position. I had a used (but intact) one from Lotusbits in the end, I can't remember exactly how much but it wasn't £40. It did seem to be the only part that fitted and worked though, and I wanted to get my renovated interior back together. It does reduce the gearbox noise quite a bit inside the car, surprisingly.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
So I found the one I assume everyone mentioned on eBay it’s an mg one looks like it could be cut down as it might be too big. I ordered it earlier today I will let you know. Cheers
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
SO the new gaiter has arrived and is now fitted.
Seem ok there might be a bit bit more meat in it as maybe the shift is tighter not sure really .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324603986311
SO one thing , which is nice there is much less engine smell in the cabin . SO a real result at £7.50.
Seem ok there might be a bit bit more meat in it as maybe the shift is tighter not sure really .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324603986311
SO one thing , which is nice there is much less engine smell in the cabin . SO a real result at £7.50.
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
Nice find Pete, mine is a little the worse for wear so I'll try the MG one too
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Re: Gearstick gaitor
I fitted a MGB gaiter last week and am very pleased with the result. The the four screw holes punched into the rubber even matched up with the Lotus metal securing ring! I chopped the top inch off the MGB gaiter before fitting.
Maybe Pete's discovery should be listed in the forum's Alternative Parts thread?
Maybe Pete's discovery should be listed in the forum's Alternative Parts thread?
Kev W no.282