6 speed manual shifter rod end bushing

[2003 996]

Hello all,  

2003 996 with 6 speed manual transmission. The rod end rubber bushing on the shifter cable that attaches to the transmission end needs replacing. I had to cut out the rubber bushing as it was un-serviable.

From my research I'm mainly finding information that says I will need to replace the full shifter cable assembly from front to back. 

I have found one company " Function First Performance " that appears to have what they call  "solid shifter cable ends" replacement for the 6 speed manual transmission. Any experience with this company and there products or other companies that make rod end replacements

Thank you in advance for 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Loren
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[Carlo Domingo]

I had similar issue. I thought I could replace the end connectors and tried as hard as I could I was not able to unscrew the connector piece without the metal cable rotating. Looks like it was screwed in but I guess not. Even tried heat. Everyone recommends Function.

[2003 996]

 hello Carlo, I found a company( "Function First Performance"  that sells an aftermarket upgrade/replacement bushing for the rod end that includes a tool for extracting the old bushing. As long as you use the bushing removal to correctly it is a awesome upgrade to the to the factory shifter rod ends. easy to install and IMO better then factory, thanks for your response

[2003 996]