C5 auto shift cable
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Heel & Toe
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C5 auto shift cable
Just got a call from costal Cadillac and Chevrolet in pawleys island south carolina. Had our 04 towed in this am. Shift cable broke. They told me the cost to repair the shift cable would be $763? That sounds high.
Racer
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From: Bloomfield Hills Michigan
I'll second that - it does sound high...
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Heel & Toe
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C5 shift cable update
UPDATE: just got called from coastal chevy in pawleys island sc that they broke two bolts on the exhaust so that may cost an additional $200. Now we r up to $963 + for the shift cable repair? What's next.
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
I know it's probably too late, but usually the cable is fine and is just a broken bushing at one of its ends.
Even though most probably only 1 gave up, this is a call to replace bushings at both ends.
All that's needed is the kit. Use the white bushings (the orange ones are for Ford):
And
This is very doable and it's just a few bucks and a couple of hours to change the bushing at both ends of the cable, taking your time
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
I'm sort of frustrated by your story. Had a similar story a few years ago...happened on the road, needed a tow to a trans. shop who did the tow, new cable and both bushing ends and charged $249. (I think). 
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Heel & Toe
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Update c5 shift cable pics
Here are some pics of c5 shift cable that I had replaced. Final cost $800 OW.
PIC 1 CABLE UNBROKEN
PIC 2 CABLE BROKEN
PIC 3 CLOSE UP OF WHERE IT BRAKES
PIC 4 CLOSE UP OF NEW BUSHING
Probably should have called transmission repair facilities to get a number of quotes before taking it to chevy dealership. Expensive lesson for a part that costs between 50 and 90 dollars from advance. Auto zone, napa or rock auto. I had limited time to have it repaired so I paid the price. Call around it's worth if your not broke down on the road or other circumstance that you need the car.
Safety Car
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Here are some pics of c5 shift cable that I had replaced. Final cost $800 OW.
PIC 1 CABLE UNBROKEN
PIC 2 CABLE BROKEN
PIC 3 CLOSE UP OF WHERE IT BRAKES
PIC 4 CLOSE UP OF NEW BUSHING
Probably should have called transmission repair facilities to get a number of quotes before taking it to chevy dealership. Expensive lesson for a part that costs between 50 and 90 dollars from advance. Auto zone, napa or rock auto. I had limited time to have it repaired so I paid the price. Call around it's worth if your not broke down on the road or other circumstance that you need the car.
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Heel & Toe
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Broken bolts
They broke the bolts taking down exhaust. Said they had to drill out and tap bolt holes. Probably broke them with and air tool.
I have been working on cars since 1960. Was not at my garage in FL where I could have made the repairs.
Frozen or rusted bolts are easy to remove without breaking them. Wire brush both ends of bolt if there are exposed. Use an induction system if you cant use a torch or if you can use a torch put a heat shield around bolt, heat the bolt and once heated spray with a really good penetrating fluid. Use a box wrench and cautiously move the bolt back and forth using more penetrate as you go.
There are probably a number of ways to remove rusted bolts. How rusted could the bolts be on my 04 that has never been driven in rain or snow. Has always been garaged since new and has 23,000 miles on it?
I have been working on cars since 1960. Was not at my garage in FL where I could have made the repairs.
Frozen or rusted bolts are easy to remove without breaking them. Wire brush both ends of bolt if there are exposed. Use an induction system if you cant use a torch or if you can use a torch put a heat shield around bolt, heat the bolt and once heated spray with a really good penetrating fluid. Use a box wrench and cautiously move the bolt back and forth using more penetrate as you go.
There are probably a number of ways to remove rusted bolts. How rusted could the bolts be on my 04 that has never been driven in rain or snow. Has always been garaged since new and has 23,000 miles on it?
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Central NJ
They broke the bolts taking down exhaust. Said they had to drill out and tap bolt holes. Probably broke them with and air tool.
I have been working on cars since 1960. Was not at my garage in FL where I could have made the repairs.
Frozen or rusted bolts are easy to remove without breaking them. Wire brush both ends of bolt if there are exposed. Use an induction system if you cant use a torch or if you can use a torch put a heat shield around bolt, heat the bolt and once heated spray with a really good penetrating fluid. Use a box wrench and cautiously move the bolt back and forth using more penetrate as you go.
There are probably a number of ways to remove rusted bolts. How rusted could the bolts be on my 04 that has never been driven in rain or snow. Has always been garaged since new and has 23,000 miles on it?
I have been working on cars since 1960. Was not at my garage in FL where I could have made the repairs.
Frozen or rusted bolts are easy to remove without breaking them. Wire brush both ends of bolt if there are exposed. Use an induction system if you cant use a torch or if you can use a torch put a heat shield around bolt, heat the bolt and once heated spray with a really good penetrating fluid. Use a box wrench and cautiously move the bolt back and forth using more penetrate as you go.
There are probably a number of ways to remove rusted bolts. How rusted could the bolts be on my 04 that has never been driven in rain or snow. Has always been garaged since new and has 23,000 miles on it?