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> Tailshifter for Dummies?
tasfalen
post Sep 21 2005, 01:08 PM
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I have a '72 914 with tailshifter.

Shifting is abysmal.

I'm comfortable working on cars, though I haven't tackled much on the 'teener yet.

Is there something I can do in a weekend, at a decent cost, that would make a difference?

I can't get parts too easily where I am, and $470 for a Rennshifter is a bit out of my league right now.

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post Sep 21 2005, 02:53 PM
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The RennShift is the last piece to be added for shifting improvement.

4 cylinder tail shifters were never good, even when brand new, and age only makes then worse.

I do not recommend upgrades to the 4 cylinder tail shifters - just replace all the bushings and tighten any sloppy wear points (welding or parts replacement) if that is what your budget allows.

Next level would be a side shift upgrade, and finally the addition of a RennShift to a fully sorted side shifter.

Just for completeness of the post, the 6 cylinder tail shifter is not as bad as the 4 cylinder version, and can be successfully upgraded to shift well.
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tasfalen   Tailshifter for Dummies?   Sep 21 2005, 01:08 PM
ArtechnikA   ...   Sep 21 2005, 01:21 PM
jimkelly   bushings ... do your gears grind at all ??? or a...   Sep 21 2005, 01:22 PM
cooltimes   Sometimes, it's best to start with an in the c...   Sep 21 2005, 01:46 PM
lapuwali   If the shifting problem is grinding, then check yo...   Sep 21 2005, 02:16 PM
James Adams   The RennShift is the last piece to be added for sh...   Sep 21 2005, 02:53 PM
Britain Smith   Why would the 6-cylinder version be any different ...   Sep 21 2005, 03:51 PM
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