The shaft and the socket are what comprises the complete trip reset shaft. So if your shaft broke out of the socket, you need to replace the complete assembly, which is what this new part is. The problem with the original trip reset shafts is that the hole (or socket) in the plastic part is just a little too small for the metal shaft, and when the originals were made by AC Delco, the shaft would crack the plastic part. From that point it doesn't take much to break it off. If you've lost the spacer/knob/nut, those are also still available if needed. James Espey DeLorean Motor Company (Texas) 15023 Eddie Drive Humble, Texas 77396 USA http://www.delorean.com 800/USA-DMC1 281/441-2537 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski - DMUK Ltd <martin@xxxx> wrote: > > Hi James > > Can you quickly confirm that this replaces the broken plastic piece - > Both mine are broken (one by me, boy did that make me swear!) - there's > nothing wrong with the shaft itself, but the stupid little plastic > "socket" it goes in to? > > Best Wishes > > Martin > #1458 > #4426 > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/