One of my shift linkage bolts fell out

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hgallegos915
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One of my shift linkage bolts fell out

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hmm I dont know how the hell it happened.. I have even been driving it like this for about a week... I peeked under and the shift bar that doesnt move at all, is hanging.. the bushing is there but the bolt is gone.. WTF


anyone know what dimesion bolt I need? thanks in advance!
-hec

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Re: One of my shift linkage bolts fell out

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You should be able to get new bolt/bushings for the shift linkage from mazda for under $50. Makes your shifter feel like new :)
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Re: One of my shift linkage bolts fell out

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the bolt fell out while you were driving, that would suck if it was the actual shift linkage bolt and not the support bar like you had
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Re: One of my shift linkage bolts fell out

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it just popped out and the bolt was still there,i installed a washer and good as new.
-hec

MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
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