Detent pins

Delk

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The detent pins for the ZF 5 speed part number 07119937227 are no longer available.

The gearbox in my misses car has the 5th gear lean and my old box is sitting in the garage. I was going to do the pins then swap it in later this summer when I replace her clutch.

Does anyone know of any options or thoughts on some other random idea?
 

Delk

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Forgot to mention. Its just the small cover and not the pin itself. Maybe easy to find some aftermarket part.
 

Stevo7682

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Are the caps something that an engineering company could make ?
Stephen.
 

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I buy them direct and the metal caps off ebay, bought some last month. Seems to be plenty about just the price has gone up.
 

Delk

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Will order the other caps but man E bay is steep. 8 to 30 pounds a peace. 3.60 from BMW. Pretty pricey for a small freeze plug.
 

Delk

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Ordered the final bits from Sytner BMW in Stevenage. They have been really helpful and are sending the 524 plugs instead of the 227 without hassle.
 

AlexGSi2000

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I've just ordered a set from BMW as I've got a ZF320 to replace the 250G and would like to freshen it up before fitting.


3x 23117525048 – Set of detent pins - £33.01

1x 23317502165 – Locking pin - £96.32

3x 23317637524 – Cover lid - £10.80

2x 23117533395 – Plain bearing - £12.55

2x 23311224825 – Cover lid - £21.14

2x 23317531374 – Lock Ring - £5.42

What are you doing in terms of the fitting tools / drifts?

Ive ordered a set from performance M, but they don't reckon they will get here until June;
Turner Motorsport ZF Transmission Detent Installation Tool Set - Performance M - BMW & MINI Performance Parts Specialists
 

Delk

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I was going to make some drifts and work but ended up getting a set cheap in the States. I have family coming over to visit soon so I just have to wait a bit.
 

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Pingu

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I've just ordered a set from BMW as I've got a ZF320 to replace the 250G and would like to freshen it up before fitting.


3x 23117525048 – Set of detent pins - £33.01

1x 23317502165 – Locking pin - £96.32

3x 23317637524 – Cover lid - £10.80

2x 23117533395 – Plain bearing - £12.55

2x 23311224825 – Cover lid - £21.14

2x 23317531374 – Lock Ring - £5.42

What are you doing in terms of the fitting tools / drifts?

Ive ordered a set from performance M, but they don't reckon they will get here until June;
Turner Motorsport ZF Transmission Detent Installation Tool Set - Performance M - BMW & MINI Performance Parts Specialists
I wish I'd had the balls to ask £120. I might start remaking them :) ...

 

AlexGSi2000

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Thanks for the info regarding the tools.

Pingu - I don't suppose you would be willing to rent a set for a fee? (if you still have one)

(or encouraged to make a few more sets!)
 
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