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Old 16th December 2021, 02:28 PM
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Default Manifold actuator thingies

On my way back from Mackies today (yet another gearbox service, now at almost 194K miles) I noticed the tell-tale sound that usually accompanies a broken actuator arm. But when I got home and went to replace the broken arm, I discovered it wasn't a broken arm at all.

As you can see from the attached photo, the bellows on one side has become detached and whatever attaches them has broken. Question is, are these still available and , if so, where can I get them? And are they easy to fit?

Thanks, Jim
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