Do these things work?

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Bonnewagon

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I just went through a horrible job swapping out a transmission shifter cable on my Sunfire. While looking for parts I saw that they offer a kit of new plastic retainers that repair the cable end without going through the hell I just went through. I also saw that many GM vehicles like Yukons use these same type cables. Has anyone used them? Here are a few pics, one of the broken ends, a good end, and the kit of new retainers. I read they can be tough to install, but do-able and well worth it. What do you think? IMG_0691.JPGIMG_0690.JPGkit.jpg
 
I've used those inserts on my cavalier. Yes, they worked quite well. I was very pleased with them. Swapping the cable out would have been a complete pain in the azz. As it sounds like you know all to well.
 
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I used aftermarket bushing(s) at the shift lever end of the shift cable on a 6L80 truck.

With a new GM lever (integral ballstud,) the aftermarket bushings failed to keep the cable retained.

The ballstud is no gem. I removed it. Turned and threaded a bolt. Pressed the bolt into the lever to replace the ballstud. Turned a bushing to fit. And now have a double nutted retention of my shift cable now.

I like the idea of easy assembly. But when leverage causes something with wear to pop off readily, it's a poor design.
 
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