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What is this thing I broke?

Suspension; Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshafts; Brakes; Steering; Throttle and clutch cable issues
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What is this thing I broke?

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I was having a poke around under the bonnet when I saw something I hadnt noticed before on the gearbox.

It was a light brown coloured plastic nut.

So naturally I had a fiddle. It seemed to be spring loaded, If I pulled it up it would unscrew. So I unscrewed it and now it wont go back on.

underneath this nut was a pin type thing, a spring and a sleeve.

I have taken some photos to help.

Dont mind the spilt coolant, Ive just been changing pipes.

Cheers Guys

Nut sat where it should attach
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How it looks not fitted with pin, spring and sleeve in.
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Nut
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Pin, spring and sleeve
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Re: What is this thing I broke?

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I think I may have solved my own mystery.

I'm hoping its a blank for the reversing light switch on cars with no MFA.

Which if it is may come in handy as I have never been able to get mine working even after buying a new switch.
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