Hi folks

1999 s70 5 speed.
in early May, when we had weather in the 70s, I was driving around with windows down thinking "Man.. this car still really rides and drives nice!"

Famous last words.

I found myself approaching a light, I pulled car out of gear, came to a stop and before the light ...

Here's a link that shows a simple press I made with some regular bar stock.

viewtopic.php?p=481643&hilit=subframe#p481643

I would have space for a parts car for a bit. I was just on capital's site and didn't see any s70s.
do you have a link to it? I checked NH, DC and Philly locations. (I'm in philly area).

I was thinking about a parts car.

Although I wasn't expecting it, I was hoping for a "sure, it's an easy job.. will clean up fine..."


5 seconds of carelessness around NOT thinking about securing the bucket a bit better led to instant chaos and a side quest project I don't really have time for now.

Hi Folks,

It's been a while since I've posted. My 1999 s70 was off the road for a whole year due to snapped shifter cables (manual).

I just got the car back on their road and had planned to write up that little story but alas, I have to ask you all about a problem.

Today while doing errands, I ...

Steve, as you know, I went through this over the summer and the manual cables are hard to find.

There was shifter/cable set for sale in Albany on ebay for close to $400 in the summer but I don't see it listed anymore.

I managed to find a shift/cable assembly on ebay for about $40 + $100 shipping ...

Hi NC855R.
Did you receive the part?

I got it off one of my spare shifters.


This is what you want correct? Any other parts needed?

related to your request for a shifter ball socket, I also have a spare shift boot and ring. It's grey.

I have a spare for you.
I have two spare shifter assemblies. One with a broken knob.
I'd be happy to get you the ball seat from that one. I'll PM you.

-A