Can I get a replacement gearchange cable bushing? see pics

[Adam32]

Can I get bushings for gear change cables on a 2009 Mitsubishi colt 1.3? I have just taken the gearbox out to do a clutch change and when popping one of the gearbox change cables off, the existing bushing rubber disintegrated (see photos). I have seen some inner plastic bushings online, but these don't look like the correct ones and are for other vehicles. I really don't want to spend a hundred pounds plus on a new set of cables when there is nothing wrong with my existing cables. The existing housing for the cable is approximately 30mm OD x 10mm deep, but thats a very rough measure as I did not have a vernier or even a proper ruler when measuring. Anyone know anything that would fit?

Edited by Adam32 on Friday 28th August 14:55

[mk2 24v]

I'd tape it up, and fill it with sikaflex and let it set...then hope it pops back together and survives another 10-15 years of service 🤞

Otherwise, its a new pair of bowden cables, which generally aren't a fun job

[chris1roll]

I remember when I had my Mk2 MR2, I replaced the bushing with skateboard bearings...

But something like the other suggestion could work, or get a Polyurethane kit and mould new ones in-situ?

[Adam32]

mk2 24v said:

I'd tape it up, and fill it with sikaflex and let it set

Do you mean just put it in situ and then cake it in the Sikaflex?

[Adam32]

chris1roll said:

I remember when I had my Mk2 MR2, I replaced the bushing with skateboard bearings...

get a Polyurethane kit and mould new ones in-situ?

what about getting some JB weld and bonding some metal washers to the top and bottom and then filling with Polyurethane?

[Dynion Araf Uchaf]

I think you’re going to need to measure it properly and look for a universal rubber bush / linkage

If it helps the car shares the same engine and gearbox as a smart 4/4

[AW10]

Or 3D print them?

[LuS1fer]

Is it not this on the bay of e? https://ebay.io/m/ywmQIw

[Adam32]

LuS1fer said:

Is it not this on the bay of e? https://ebay.io/m/ywmQIw

that looks like the same product on aliexpres:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004316075649.h...

On that listing a buyer in the reviews states: "This rubber fitting does not fit on the mistubishi colt gear shifting mechanism. It is way too large and the inner ring is does not fit a sphere joint."

[mk2 24v]

Adam32 said:

Do you mean just put it in situ and then cake it in the Sikaflex?

Sorry for the late reply, but yes

[hidetheelephants]

Is/was there a plastic or metal bit in the middle that fits on a ball/spigot/whatever? If you've still got that then clean all the rotten rubber off both parts, then do the 'fill up the gap with goo' method already suggested should get you back on the road.

[Adam32]

hidetheelephants said:

Is/was there a plastic or metal bit in the middle that fits on a ball/spigot/whatever? If you've still got that then clean all the rotten rubber off both parts, then do the 'fill up the gap with goo' method already suggested should get you back on the road.

Yes there was a plastic bit, but I seem to have lost it. What about grinding that metal spigot off and then replacing with a bolt and 2 washers and a nut? The bolt would pass thought a plastic centre made from a bit of pipe and the rest of the void filled with Polyethylene. How does that sound for a lasting repair?