NST shifter cable bushing users: Lube up!

[schleppy]

I recently installed some NST shifter cable bushings and I very much like them. I did notice that the shifter felt a bit "gritty" when rowing it around after installed the bushings. My car only has 5000 miles on it, so I figured the grit must be from the shiny NST bushings rubbing against the grit in the bushing carrier.

After spraying some Dupont teflon lube onto and around both bushings I was rewarded with a very nice, smooth shifter action.

So, go out there and lube those shifter cable bushings (if you haven't already)!

[CASTREX]

I've been saying the same...

Some wd40 brought new life to my SSK / cable bushings combo

:thumbup:

[Kioshi]

I'll have to keep this in mind when i get the cable bushings...

[schleppy]

I've been saying the same...

Some wd40 brought new life to my SSK / cable bushings combo

:thumbup:

Keep in mind that WD40 isn't a true lubricant, it's a water displacer (hence the "wd"). I would put a longer lasting lube in there.

[jkuchta]

I use a little bit of Tri-Flow. It's pretty Bitchin' stuff that has one of those straw applicators that makes getting the stuff on the the bushings a piece of cake.

[DerFlosser]

WD-40 is a lubricant...it doesn't just displace water. The problem that I have with WD-40 is that it tends to attract dust and dirt. A needle applied teflon lube is a better choice.

[AlexNet0]

I dont have the NST bushing set, but I shot some white lithuim on every joint in my shift linkage when I was trying to kill the squeak, and since then it shift sooooo much smoother with the engine bay NST SSK

[schleppy]

WD-40 is a lubricant...it doesn't just displace water. The problem that I have with WD-40 is that it tends to attract dust and dirt. A needle applied teflon lube is a better choice.

It is, but it's not very long lasting at all. And as you mentioned it attracts a lot of crap.

[DerFlosser]

It is, but it's not very long lasting at all. And as you mentioned it attracts a lot of crap.

True...it doesn't last very long at all. :thumbsup:

[AlexNet0]

Schleppy you coming to the Natick, MA meet? we need more people.

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[severous01]

moly-lube or graphite. any oil will attract dirt and cause u serious problems in the future. plus cleaning them is a pain when you grease or oil them up.

[Thirty-Nine]

I've got the bushing set and didn't lube it up. However, mine feels fine.