The part offered by the Ebay seller appears to be produced by a 3D printer. What a great piece of technology.

Had the same part break on our 1985 244 a year ago. Of course, this happened just as we were attempting to back out of a narrow, dead end road! I was able to put it in reverse by lifting the shift lever boot and pulling up on the white plastic piece that engages the detent. Now I’ve got that trick in my bag for the next time this happens. After all, that plastic in our cars ain’t getting any more flexible with time.

Anyway, I needed to get the car back into service quickly so here’s the repair I made:



(above) Broken reverse detent pull rod



(above) Broken reverse detent pull rod repair with wire



(above) Broken reverse detent pull rod repair with wire



(above) Broken reverse detent pull rod repaired



(above part #15)It appears the pull rod was made of metal for the 1984 & earlier models

Some parts should JUST NOT be made of plastic

Tatra Mike
Seattle, Washington

1985 244 "Alfsen" (wife's car - the good one)
1984 245 "Buster" (the kid's car, now sold)
1985 245 "Cosmo" (parts car, sold off for move to WA)
1985 245 "Daisy" (back seat down, full of tools, the work truck)
1985 245 "Earl (CA vehicle 'retirement' program)