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Old 07-06-2018, 04:53 PM
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Default ST170 Gear linkage cables.

Hi Guys,

I have an issue with my gear linkage cables in that one of them is a little bit snapped. I ordered some from a breakers which were from an ST170 but the mechanics that I'm using have just called to say that they're the wrong ones. I remember reading somewhere that there was a revision to them over the years the ST170 was available.

I've managed to source another set and wanted to check if the cables from a 2003 model would fit my 2002 model?

Thanks in advance.
Old 07-06-2018, 06:34 PM
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sounds like a dodgy mechanic tbh, as the linkage and gearbox in all st170s are the same, only the internal clutch differs = fact
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Shit job to do, maybe they didn’t fancy it ?
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+1 on dificulty i dont fancy it, tight to get them in the space provided.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I don't think they're trying to avoid the job as they've said they'll the keep the car there until I get the right part.

Are they definitely the same connections on all model years as even Ford sell two types of gear linkage cables for the ST170? I just want to be doubly sure before I ring them and argue my point lol.

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Old 08-06-2018, 01:06 PM
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Quick update. I've just been up the garage and it was just because the connectors looked different that made them think they were the wrong ones. The ones I bought seem to be the revised versions. Hopefully they should be on by the end of the day.
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