shift leaver insulation boot - "ring" purpose?

[kabal]

just picked up a new one today, my old one was screwed.

however, it has this plastic "ring", of which I am unaware of it's purpose

thought?

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looking at it more, maybe it is an installation "tool"

ie, you push the whole thing through the hole, and then you pull that to "seal" it

 

[Luis Malhou]

might be ring to support it while shipped or in storage..

:fencelook::fencelook:

 

[moranor@axis]

ring looks too big? i second Luis Malhou

 

[E30 Freak]

@Kabal, as a matter of interest, what is the price as I need one for my E30....

 

[kabal]

@Kabal, as a matter of interest, what is the price as I need one for my E30....

R290

 

[kabal]

well whatever it was, it did work as an installation tool.

push entire base through gearshifter hole, and then pull to seal "tongue/groove"

 

[E30 Freak]

SWEET!!

I am definitely replacing mine as well

 

[JayDrft]

@ e30 Freak, Where are you based, I have a brand new one that i never got around to replacing on my old e30.

Let me know if you are keen.

@Kabal, is the ring impregnated into the black rubber boot? or is it loose? If it is attached to the boot, it may be a retaining ring(although it seems a bit bigger) but on the other hand, it could be indicating the direction to be inserted, as the little tab on the top may have a location on the chassis.

Let us know.

 

[kabal]

@ e30 Freak, Where are you based, I have a brand new one that i never got around to replacing on my old e30.

Let me know if you are keen.

@Kabal, is the ring impregnated into the black rubber boot? or is it loose? If it is attached to the boot, it may be a retaining ring(although it seems a bit bigger) but on the other hand, it could be indicating the direction to be inserted, as the little tab on the top may have a location on the chassis.

Let us know.

it's removeable. I am 90% sure it serves dual purpose of keeping shape in storage, and as an installation assistant

 

[E30 Freak]

@ e30 Freak, Where are you based, I have a brand new one that i never got around to replacing on my old e30.

Let me know if you are keen.

@Kabal, is the ring impregnated into the black rubber boot? or is it loose? If it is attached to the boot, it may be a retaining ring(although it seems a bit bigger) but on the other hand, it could be indicating the direction to be inserted, as the little tab on the top may have a location on the chassis.

Let us know.

Hey bud, sorry man I already ordered one from BMW

 

[rick540]

Definitly an installation tool, not strong enough to keep the shape

 

[Inactive]

Jaydrift......i may be interested if its the same size as an E36.

I got one from an E46 and its slightly too small.


Yes the ring is for installation.

 

[JayDrft]

@BruceT,

I am not certain if it will fit the e36...perhaps confirm your tunnel opening diameter. BB me.

Apologies for the thread hi-jack Kabal....Bruce's bad!!

 

[kabal]

np :rollsmile: