When mine popped, I tried to use zip ties but they would only work for temporary usage. I could feel the shifter fighting to get into gear. I ended up getting the part for o'reilly but definitely didnt spend $20, it was max $15. Mine broke when I was picking something up from a person's house. On the way home, it came off when test shifting at a walmart. I could always slide under car and put it back in to get to my next destination but if anyone drives the car besides you, thats the last thing you want to have happen.