There is not too many posts on this recently and I thought I would share what I learned. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong and add to the thread for others to find when they are in need.
This is for the shifter cable that goes inbetween the floor shifter and the 2004R tranny on an '87 GN. I suspect all console shift Turbo Buicks probably use this same cable.
There are post after post where people have bought the wrong cable or the cable they bought wouldn't work properly.
Here is what I know:
Stock GM part number - 25537476
I see also this part number used interchangeably: GM 22519497
I see many threads suggesting to buy a "new" OEM one from nos4GN - aka Highway AllStars - I think they only carry an aftermarket replacment now. I assume any OEM ones left either aren't for sale or they are sold out. I am not sure what brand they carry.
Gbody parts usually carries OEM parts when they can scoop old stock up. They list one as "Buick Shifter Cable New GM", however don't list the PN.
Based on the above part numbers I believe the correct length is 26.15" or so.
On the aftermarket side, I think you have:
ATP - Y-651
Dorman - 4280 or 04280
Pioneer - 4280
I read a thread that suggests somewhere along the line GM decided that cable was a little too short and they made available a longer cable that would work. Kirban's webite came up on a google search and said "GM changed this shift cable giving it a new number and made it longer, apparently due to problems with the original." I have no data on this, however, there seem to be some other (aftermarket) cables out there that measure 29.75" (which is just over 3" longer than the one most say are for our cars). I cannot say if they will or will not work. From my own experience with my own '87 GN, the stock cable isn't any too long.... it appears pulled fairly tight and barely makes it into the bracket on the tranny. It is too short IMHO, and a couple 2 or 3 inches more wouldn't hurt IMHO. I would like someone to chime in that knows the story.
When I look on "Rock Auto" they show (as 2 of the three replacements available that fit an '87 Buick Turbo Regal) the two 29.75" cables as:
ATP - Y-116
Dorman - 04251
Again, I would like feedback if any of these work.
I am hoping this will compile many threads worth of research into one thread.
This is for the shifter cable that goes inbetween the floor shifter and the 2004R tranny on an '87 GN. I suspect all console shift Turbo Buicks probably use this same cable.
There are post after post where people have bought the wrong cable or the cable they bought wouldn't work properly.
Here is what I know:
Stock GM part number - 25537476
I see also this part number used interchangeably: GM 22519497
I see many threads suggesting to buy a "new" OEM one from nos4GN - aka Highway AllStars - I think they only carry an aftermarket replacment now. I assume any OEM ones left either aren't for sale or they are sold out. I am not sure what brand they carry.
Gbody parts usually carries OEM parts when they can scoop old stock up. They list one as "Buick Shifter Cable New GM", however don't list the PN.
Based on the above part numbers I believe the correct length is 26.15" or so.
On the aftermarket side, I think you have:
ATP - Y-651
Dorman - 4280 or 04280
Pioneer - 4280
I read a thread that suggests somewhere along the line GM decided that cable was a little too short and they made available a longer cable that would work. Kirban's webite came up on a google search and said "GM changed this shift cable giving it a new number and made it longer, apparently due to problems with the original." I have no data on this, however, there seem to be some other (aftermarket) cables out there that measure 29.75" (which is just over 3" longer than the one most say are for our cars). I cannot say if they will or will not work. From my own experience with my own '87 GN, the stock cable isn't any too long.... it appears pulled fairly tight and barely makes it into the bracket on the tranny. It is too short IMHO, and a couple 2 or 3 inches more wouldn't hurt IMHO. I would like someone to chime in that knows the story.
When I look on "Rock Auto" they show (as 2 of the three replacements available that fit an '87 Buick Turbo Regal) the two 29.75" cables as:
ATP - Y-116
Dorman - 04251
Again, I would like feedback if any of these work.
I am hoping this will compile many threads worth of research into one thread.