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ToGGoT
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United Kingdom
10 Posts

Posted - 05 Sep 2016 :  09:29:44 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Trying to get our 96 ready for its MOT, tested the wipers, and the linkage rod under the dash popped off the little ball joint.

After figuring that out, i popped it back on again, and it promptly disconnected itself again 30 seconds later.

Are the bushes themselves replaceable/is the a universal option, or do i have to go searching for a new linkage?

Ta!

T

1970 V4

UK_Sub
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2557 Posts

Posted - 06 Sep 2016 :  09:16:40 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Mine keeps doing that too, if anyone comes up with a fix - I'd like to hear it too!
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TTruckie
V4 Fanatic

United Kingdom
320 Posts

Posted - 06 Sep 2016 :  20:42:48 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi ToGGoT.

I had the same problem. solved it by making some new rods with 6mm throttle linkage bit and threaded rod.
Few searches eBay should sort you out
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TTruckie
V4 Fanatic

United Kingdom
320 Posts

Posted - 06 Sep 2016 :  20:46:21 Show Profile Reply with Quote
try quick release fittings from places like www.springfixlinkages.com

I drilled out the weld on the ball and fitted the threaded ball then got a stainless threaded rod and a left and right handed quick release fitting..... Bob's your uncle, not more popping off!
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melle
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United Kingdom
3833 Posts

Posted - 07 Sep 2016 :  13:39:30 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I like your solution TTruckie.

www.saabv4.com
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TTruckie
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United Kingdom
320 Posts

Posted - 07 Sep 2016 :  21:16:13 Show Profile Reply with Quote
if you measure the ball you may find the quick release may fit straight on, mine were damaged so replaced them.
I'll try and dig a couple of photos out
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