Gear lever gaiter
Discussion
Just started some winter work on the 350i.
The gear lever gaiter has suffered over the years and is split and gone hard and brittle.
Having mooched around on here and Google and usual places. I failed to find a part that remotely matches the original part (excluding Racetech). Seems to be a Ford part - Sierra, Taunus, P100, etc.
Has anyone got words of wisdom as an alternative, that is not silly money? I have noted that a Land Rover has been used upside down, but even these seem to be hard to find.
I have come across these...
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/universal-convoluted... (probably too high and restricted movement).
and...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087RGT61P/ref... (may have restricted movement).
The problems are:
Covering the hole in the bodywork.
Height of the gaiter, against gear lever height.
Gearstick restriction in movement (reverse to fifth).
Many thanks
The gear lever gaiter has suffered over the years and is split and gone hard and brittle.
Having mooched around on here and Google and usual places. I failed to find a part that remotely matches the original part (excluding Racetech). Seems to be a Ford part - Sierra, Taunus, P100, etc.
Has anyone got words of wisdom as an alternative, that is not silly money? I have noted that a Land Rover has been used upside down, but even these seem to be hard to find.
I have come across these...
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/universal-convoluted... (probably too high and restricted movement).
and...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087RGT61P/ref... (may have restricted movement).
The problems are:
Covering the hole in the bodywork.
Height of the gaiter, against gear lever height.
Gearstick restriction in movement (reverse to fifth).
Many thanks
Having worked in Injection moulding and compression rubber moulding, I find prices for new rubber bits amazing, perhaps I live in the past too much 
.
Like all things there were plenty about back in the day, the older the vehicle gets the harder it becomes to find parts
@phillpot thanks for the offer I will have a think on that, and let you know.
@mk1fan I did come across your solution:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It seems to be a good solution, however, I see the Sierra one filling out the outer leather gaiter, to stop It from collapsing.
Is the Freelander this one? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222682678645?fits=Model...
Many thanks
.Like all things there were plenty about back in the day, the older the vehicle gets the harder it becomes to find parts
@phillpot thanks for the offer I will have a think on that, and let you know.
@mk1fan I did come across your solution:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
It seems to be a good solution, however, I see the Sierra one filling out the outer leather gaiter, to stop It from collapsing.
Is the Freelander this one? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222682678645?fits=Model...
Many thanks
Edited by BlueWedgy on Sunday 9th January 18:42
Mike thanks for the gaiter offer.
After consideration, I think I will have a look at the inverted solution in the first instance, as that may help with the gearstick movement and subsequent gear selection (potential gaiter in a gaiter bunching). This along with tightening the very loose bolts to the remote housing (bolts less than finger tight).
If this proves to be a no-go and you still have the item I may well take you up on the offer.
Many thanks.
After consideration, I think I will have a look at the inverted solution in the first instance, as that may help with the gearstick movement and subsequent gear selection (potential gaiter in a gaiter bunching). This along with tightening the very loose bolts to the remote housing (bolts less than finger tight).
If this proves to be a no-go and you still have the item I may well take you up on the offer.
Many thanks.
phillpot said:
No problem, give me a shout if you decide you do want it.
Looking at the Freelander one, is that a huge hole in the top?
Indeed it does. The shape must be a BL 'standard' as the serendipitous sizing is utilised here: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...Looking at the Freelander one, is that a huge hole in the top?
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