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grammar1 - 06 Nov 2006 20:43 GMT

Hey everyone,

my shift linkage on my e30 325i just came apart so I looked down to
find that the connection had simply come apart. I stuck the rod back in
the eye and temporarily fastened it but, by the look of it, there is a
c-clip that is used to fasten the assembly. My question is, is this a
standard c clip or is it a specialty part from bmw. If it is a standard
c clip i can just use one from my work as there is a machine shop here.
Also, if anyone knows the dimensions of the part it would be great so i
dont have to try to measure it through that tiny hole in the center
console

Thanks

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Jack - 06 Nov 2006 22:51 GMT

Here's a link to the illustrated parts catalog on RealOEM
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1413&mospid=47322&btnr=25_0074&hg=
25&fg=05
It shows that the circlip is a special part with a hood on it for some
reason. You are probably also missing the plastic washers if it came apart.
You can probably get these parts from a dealer if you've got time to wait
for them. They can't cost very much.
It seems like there is probably a pretty good chance that this happened
because the bushing or pin is worn to the point that the misalignment of the
joint was enough to put a thrust load on the circlip. You might want to
check this while it's apart.

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> Thanks

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