 Can’t Find 4th/5th + Shift Linkage Issue (Helicoil Failure) |
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| jacktarnold |
 May 3 2026, 01:20 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 23-October 20 From: Arizona Member No.: 24,799 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hi all,
Looking for some guidance before I go too far down the rabbit hole. I’ve got a 1973 914 2.0 that I’m bringing back after about 10 years off the road. I’ve gone through the fuel system and brakes, got it running, and took it out for a short test drive. Issue: I could never find 4th or 5th gear. I started working through the shift linkage by checking bushings and alignment and found that the rear shift rod retaining screw appears to have been previously repaired with a Helicoil. Unfortunately, that insert is now backing out, so the connection isn’t solid. Before I start tearing deeper into it, I’m trying to figure out the best path forward: * Is it worth redoing the Helicoil, or should I go another route? * Any preferred repair methods for this specific location that hold up long-term? Appreciate any advice or lessons learned  |
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| Jack Standz |
May 3 2026, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 784 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None 
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New couplers are pretty expensive, so you could put a "wanted to buy" add here for a used one?
Not sure if it's worth trying to weld it up and cut new threads, unless you have the equipment and skill. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Shivers |
May 3 2026, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,370 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(jacktarnold @ May 3 2026, 12:20 PM)  Hi all, Looking for some guidance before I go too far down the rabbit hole. I’ve got a 1973 914 2.0 that I’m bringing back after about 10 years off the road. I’ve gone through the fuel system and brakes, got it running, and took it out for a short test drive. Issue: I could never find 4th or 5th gear. I started working through the shift linkage by checking bushings and alignment and found that the rear shift rod retaining screw appears to have been previously repaired with a Helicoil. Unfortunately, that insert is now backing out, so the connection isn’t solid. Before I start tearing deeper into it, I’m trying to figure out the best path forward: * Is it worth redoing the Helicoil, or should I go another route? * Any preferred repair methods for this specific location that hold up long-term? Appreciate any advice or lessons learned a time sert would be the fix in my opinion. It really is better than the spring. https://www.timesert.com/ |
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| FlacaProductions |
May 3 2026, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,194 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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Put a WTB up - I'm sure someone has one - or someone here on this thread will speak up.
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| 930cabman |
May 3 2026, 03:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,647 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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I would consider this: https://tangerineracing.com/shop/ols/produc...-alignment-tool anything from Tangerine is top shelf Great bring another from a slumber |
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