Series 3 Series 3 Gearstick removal

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Dave Rose

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• Jan 1, 2018

• #1

Hi, I'm new to this forum lark!
Trying to change a sheared gearstick on a series 3 pickup. Have exposed the assembly. Any tips on getting the 2 front bolts out? Seems 11mm spanner too small, 12mm too big. 3/8th and 7/16th don't fit. Can't get an adjustable in there..... any ideas? Cheers. Dave

 

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Tall Ratbag

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• Jan 1, 2018

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Dave Rose said:

Hi, I'm new to this forum lark!
Trying to change a sheared gearstick on a series 3 pickup. Have exposed the assembly. Any tips on getting the 2 front bolts out? Seems 11mm spanner too small, 12mm too big. 3/8th and 7/16th don't fit. Can't get an adjustable in there..... any ideas? Cheers. Dave

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Even on Series 3, fasteners on the gearbox and transfer box tend to be old British threads, so, 3/16" W

 

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rob1miles

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• Jan 1, 2018

• #3

Often a 7/16 AF wil fit a 3/16 Whit with a bit of jiggling. Its 0.445 and 7/16 is 0.438 so get your most worn 7/16.

 

Riggwelter

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• Jan 1, 2018

• #4

Perhaps this page could be useful?

 

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Dave Rose

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• Jan 2, 2018

• #5

Thanks. An 11mm and a hammer did the trick. Assembly is now out. Broke circlip pliers getting the clip / spring out, but remains of gearstick now out and awaiting delivery of new one!