shifter loose
cipherus
11-15-2005, 06:03 AM
i went on vacation and left my '02 at my brothers place (whether he drove it or not is unknown). but when i came back, my shifter now pops out on the right side at the ball area when i move the shifter to the left (for 1st + 2nd gears). it's no so much of a problem that the car no longer functions, but to get into 1st gear i have to kind of slap the shifter left then into gear quickly, or i can shift into 2nd and from there get into 1st a little easier.
as one might think, this is an annoying problem, but i've gotten used to it and barely even notice anymore. however, i'm now considering getting a short shift and the question comes up as to what actually broke / came loose on the shifter i have now. i don't know if i should fix this problem before getting the short shift, or if putting in a new shifter will solve the problem anyway.
what do you guys recommend? i can take pictures if that'll help show the problem...
as one might think, this is an annoying problem, but i've gotten used to it and barely even notice anymore. however, i'm now considering getting a short shift and the question comes up as to what actually broke / came loose on the shifter i have now. i don't know if i should fix this problem before getting the short shift, or if putting in a new shifter will solve the problem anyway.
what do you guys recommend? i can take pictures if that'll help show the problem...
cipherus
12-06-2005, 07:25 AM
i got the short shift and put it in. the problem ended up being the upper O-Ring having snapped. took me 4 hours total and i cracked a plastic part doing it... but everything survived alright.
looooooove my b&m short shift.
looooooove my b&m short shift.
Chevalier
12-06-2005, 10:00 PM
i had a similar problem..my cable came off the shifter at the bottom.. i could hit my e-break and my cd player with my shifter.. lots of play..lol that scared the shit out of me tho..i was like...."great another tranny"..dam cables..
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