This is a set of bronze shifter bushings for the Mazda 2.5L V6 KL manual transmissions to replace the plastic OEM shifter bushings.  Often these OEM pieces are not even present due to pre-mature failure.

When the plastic bushings fail -the shifter has far too much slop and may even tend to slip out of gear.

These bronze bushing replacements are far more durable and will restore your shifting function to OEM or better.

These are a semi-press-fit and should only need some tapping to install.  Take care when tapping them in -to not deform the bore.  I use the original pivot pin that goes through when connected to the shift shaft.  Just tap on the square head with a hammer.

If the pin sticks when inserted -there may be a slight build up of corrosion or oxidization.  If it is not quite a free fit -just use some 400 to 800 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper to smooth up the pin surface.  Be sure to put some grease into the bore with the bushings before installing the pin.

If you would like to purchase a set -the price is $30 plus shipping.  This price is for two bushings.  E-mail to request a PayPal invoice.


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This is a meticulously made stainless steel head or manifold porting template for the Mazda 2.5L V6 KLZE port shape.  They were accurately designed in CAD and then imported into a laser cutter for an exact port and bolt hole alignment.  I have put one on a head for test fit and it fit perfect with no filing of holes necessary.  I made the holes so that it fits snug for exact alignment.  Slop in the holes would have lead to a sloppy alignment.

You can use one of these to port KLDE heads to flow identically to KLZE heads (assuming you have some decent porting skills) or you can use the template to open up the KLG4 ports to match to KLZE heads.  You can also use it to do exact port matching from KLZE to KLZE.

NOTE:  If opening up the oval port intakes to KLZE shape -care must be taken in the rearward corners of the rear bank of runners to keep the flange width from becoming too narrow to make a good seal.

Also -it is recommended to cut your own gaskets from gasket sheet material and glue them to the intake flange to make a better seal.  The metal layer type gaskets will not make a good seal between modified oval port intakes and square port heads.

If you would like to purchase a template -the price is $45 plus shipping.  This price is for one template.  One template works for both sides as the head port arrangement is symmetrical.

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