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07-02-2009, 06:09 PM | #1 |
I love momentum.
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NST shifter cable bushing users: Lube up!
I recently installed some NST shifter cable bushings and I very much like them. I did notice that the shifter felt a bit "gritty" when rowing it around after installed the bushings. My car only has 5000 miles on it, so I figured the grit must be from the shiny NST bushings rubbing against the grit in the bushing carrier.
After spraying some Dupont teflon lube onto and around both bushings I was rewarded with a very nice, smooth shifter action. So, go out there and lube those shifter cable bushings (if you haven't already)! |
07-03-2009, 05:59 PM | #2 |
Who said Yaris was slow?
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I've been saying the same...
Some wd40 brought new life to my SSK / cable bushings combo |
07-03-2009, 07:00 PM | #3 |
Heart Up! Vitz
Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 2,582
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I'll have to keep this in mind when i get the cable bushings...
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07-03-2009, 09:44 PM | #4 |
I love momentum.
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07-03-2009, 09:47 PM | #5 |
I use a little bit of Tri-Flow. It's pretty Bitchin' stuff that has one of those straw applicators that makes getting the stuff on the the bushings a piece of cake.
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07-04-2009, 08:43 AM | #6 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
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WD-40 is a lubricant...it doesn't just displace water. The problem that I have with WD-40 is that it tends to attract dust and dirt. A needle applied teflon lube is a better choice.
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07-04-2009, 09:09 AM | #7 |
I dont have the NST bushing set, but I shot some white lithuim on every joint in my shift linkage when I was trying to kill the squeak, and since then it shift sooooo much smoother with the engine bay NST SSK
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07-04-2009, 07:35 PM | #8 |
I love momentum.
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It is, but it's not very long lasting at all. And as you mentioned it attracts a lot of crap.
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07-05-2009, 10:15 AM | #9 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 355
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07-05-2009, 10:46 AM | #10 |
Schleppy you coming to the Natick, MA meet? we need more people.
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07-05-2009, 03:36 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SE Texas
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moly-lube or graphite. any oil will attract dirt and cause u serious problems in the future. plus cleaning them is a pain when you grease or oil them up.
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07-05-2009, 08:47 PM | #12 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
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I've got the bushing set and didn't lube it up. However, mine feels fine.
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