Shifter linkage bracket welds broke

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ctweber01
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Shifter linkage bracket welds broke

Post by ctweber01 »

The shifter linkage (under console) bracket welds broke and I will be installing a new bracket.
This is my bracket (sorry not sure how to paste a picture)
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw ... 121863345/

So I was reading this OLD post

https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=122268

I'm a bit confused.

They talk about bolting the bracket on rather than welding which I prefer.
But they mention placing a bushing between bracket and body. I am not sure why I would do this?

Thanks for your help
Ju@n
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Re: Shifter linkage bracket welds broke

Post by Ju@n »

Can't see the images on that topic, but that piece originally goes welded to the car.
In my car (auto to manual swapped) I just bolted it in place. As far as using a bushing, I think that's wrong (?) At least it doesn't make a ton of sense, since there would be another bushing between that bracket and the sheet metal console.
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