Corsa-C Gear Linkage

[LJ sxi-nav]

Hi all,

Anybody had any experience changing the gear linkage on a corsa-c? Appears to be a common problem which has just affected my other half's car (04 plate, 68k). Having read a couple of forums it seems to be a straight forward change, it just looks like a sod to get to it!

People have been quoted/charged £200+ to S&F the part, yet I can find replacement modified parts on the bay for £20, so I'd rather save 90% and change myself if I can.

Any help/advice/comments appreciated.
Thanks.

[marktaylor]

did one about 6 weeks ago

really easy , its held onto the linkage at the gearbox by a pin and under the car its got a splined shaft to remove by undoing a pinch bolt

the last thing holding the linkage onto the gearbox casing is a plastic clip that you break to get it off , but make sure there is a new one in the box

once its done , reset the linkage and you'll be amazed by how tight the gearchange is

good idea to get a haynes manual it does tell you in detail how to do it

[LJ sxi-nav]

Excellent, thanks. Will be picking up the Haynes manual later.

Did you use OEM parts, or and aftermarket modified version?

[marktaylor]

sorry for delay it was just a pattern part off ebay , cost about £16

couldnt believe how tight the steering was after it was done

[byebyeitsagsi]

sorry for delay it was just a pattern part off ebay , cost about £16

couldnt believe how tight the steering was after it was done

Must have been a super duper new gear linkage if it made the steering nice and tight lol

[marktaylor]

Must have been a super duper new gear linkage if it made the steering nice and tight lol

good spot ......... my bad

[LJ sxi-nav]

Just an update, ebay part (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=330358332062) fitted nice and easily. It's like a new car!

[marktaylor]

told you it wasnt difficult