[jcsinnh]

Sorry if this is repetitive but I did try a search. My 2003 MCS, having been off the road for some months, is back on active duty. After an inspection, 2 problems appeared. The license plate light assembly in the rear has corroded and I'll have to replace that before Officer Friendly spots me. And, here's where I need help, there is a not-so-loud-but annoying squeek in the shifter. Can this be lubricated? Details, please, on access, do-it-yourself, etc. Thanks.

[jcsinnh]

Hey, John, sorry about the problems but here's what you do. Call MINI of Peabody, talk to Dave in parts. He's a great guy and most helpful. He'll order you a new hatch handle/license light assembly. He'll also ask what color your car is 'cause the assembly in black is @ $75.00 and painted differently, twice that. Yes, you arelucky to have a LY/B MINI so the black will be just fine. Actually, it'll make SCAR-GO even more of a legend.

Then, because he's Dave and Peabody is Peabody, he asks, "What else is up?"

I tell him about the gear squeek. "Hold on a minute," says Dave. Soon, I'm chatting with a tech who suggests that I remove the airbox, locate the shift linkage, and hit it with Zep 2000.

10-4

And folks wonder why this dealership is so freakin' popular.

[MINIMANIAUK]

I think you will find that the ball/socket joints on the gear linkage are teflon , teflon can react with some lubricants and cause ongoing problems, silicon grease is probably best for these joints, for future reference

[jcsinnh]

Thanks for the info. The Zep product does contain teflon but I'll do more research before spraying. Anyone in US know of a better product for this? Gav?