Can't shift into 4th and 5th gear |
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Can't shift into 4th and 5th gear |
dcheek |
Oct 2 2021, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
As my topic title states I can't get 4th and 5th gear.
A little background: I have a bone stock 1976 914 with 26000 miles. I'm the original owner. I had this trouble a couple of months ago and found that the conical screw on the shift rod coupling by the firewall had worked out. While I was at it I discovered the nylon bushing and cup in the shift console by the trans were toast. I replaced them and put everything back together and all was good. Also, the bushing on the firewall was fine. Then I started to have issues grinding reverser going from 1st to 2nd. Then it got to the point that I couldn't get 4 th or 5th. So I put the car back on the lift and checked all the above mentioned items I replaced. They all were tight and intact. So, I'm thinking it has something to do with the gearshift lever up front?? Maybe the coupling up front is not tight? It does feel like the shifter lever has more slop than before. I'm pretty sure the trans is okay since it has very low mileage. Is checking the shift lever up front the most logical place to start the diagnosis of the problem? Dave |
dcheek |
Oct 4 2021, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
When I said all the bushings looked okay, I was wrong. I only looked at one side (the good side) of the shift knuckle. Put the car back on the lift today and looked at the OTHER side, and you can see by the picture that it disintegrated. I will proceed to order from 914 Rubber. Thanks Mike!
Dave |
Aerostatwv |
Oct 4 2021, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 13-July 11 From: WV Member No.: 13,315 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
When I said all the bushings looked okay, I was wrong. I only looked at one side (the good side) of the shift knuckle. Put the car back on the lift today and looked at the OTHER side, and you can see by the picture that it disintegrated. I will proceed to order from 914 Rubber. Thanks Mike! Dave Yup, jist what I suspected. I had that exact same issue a few weeks ago. I haven’t ordered new ones as I jave spare shift rods. Glad you found it! Chris |
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