RemSteele Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Hi Team, Need your help. Had a scare this morning. No gears, not even park. After cooler heads prevailed I was able to take a look and I see my shift cable popped off. Of course it appears not to just pop back on and stay. Am I replacing the entire cable? A quick google search shows a bushing repair kit? As annoyed as I am, I'm glad it happen now rather 3 weeks for now when I was on my way to the PVGP 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 It's a fairly common problem. Some people just tie it back on with bailing wire or something. Others have took the time to drill and tap the lever so a screw can be used to hold it on as shown below 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 3, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks for the response. I must admit some electrical tape and a zip tie cross my mind. Not my usual style. Does anyone have experience replacing the cable? I have removed consoles before. Thanks for everyone 's help. RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Definitely a zip tie moment. Use only black, they last longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 4, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thanks again. I must admit, I'm weakening. Just ordered the $20 "bushing repair kit". I'm sure I will lose sleep tonite. Does anyone have the correct OE part number? Am I buying a 30 year old product? Should be fine, not subjected to 30 years of engine heat. I value everybody opinion. RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I didn't know they made a bushing repair kit. $20 sure beats all the work to change the cable. Let us know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 5, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 FYI team. Zip tie is a no go, too close to a heat sheild. Maybe to get you off the highway. Still looking for the GM factory part number? Thanks team, RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Stainless safety wire also works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 5, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Thanks again. The "bushings repair kit" should be here by next weekend. With the problem being so common, surprised no one can comment on this kit. Seems like a simple fix. Things that seem to good to be true usually aren't I guess. Thanks for the suggestions!!! RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 give us a link to the kit so we can take a look at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Suspect I fixed mine before there was a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Machiner55 [over there] did a repair on March 9 2013 using a drill and tap followed by a set screw and washers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 6, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Please try link below: content://com.amazon.cloud9.FileProvider/images/screenshot/16255360439021844643295.jpg Just received the "your item has shipped" . Eta is next weekend, rain in the forecast 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Your link doesn't work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogold Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Shop Buick Reatta Shift Cable Bushing Repair Kit Online (bushingfix.com) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 6, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thanks "rogold" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 That's a nice $5 fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ship Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I ordered one for my "just-in-case" inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 It might work great but I would be concerned about the drill bit hanging and breaking the brittle plastic end off the cable rendering the cable useless. I'm a machinist and I can see that happening. It looks like it is an expensive alternative to a piece of wire tied around the arm to hold the cable in place. A piece of stainless wire would probably outlast most of our Reattas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemSteele Posted July 6, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Seems like valid concern. Still looking for a cable OE GM part number. By the lack of response, should l be concerned that it's NLA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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