SoCal shop to sort out my shifter, new problem, transmission leaks |
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SoCal shop to sort out my shifter, new problem, transmission leaks |
john77 |
Jun 19 2015, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California |
Shifting into first has started making a blood curdling grinding noise even when I come to a dead stop. My shifter is sloppy as hell - I dread any AX course where I get into 3rd as more often than not I'll downshift into 4th rather than 2nd - so I'd been considering upgrading, possibly to a Rennshift, for a while anyway. So, I'm thinking it might be time for a whole gearbox/shifter/bushing 'while I'm in there' upgrade.
Anyone in SoCal had this done and been really pleased with the results? Any shop in SoCal you could recommend? I know it's rarer than an albino saquatch, but I'd love to come out the other side of this with as precise a 914 gear change as possible. |
Elliot Cannon |
Jun 19 2015, 03:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
It might be something a simple as loose "cone screws". I'd check them first, if you haven't already.
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bandjoey |
Jun 19 2015, 04:22 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
replace the shift bushings and you can adjust the linkage yourself. No special tools and a couple hours work. Do a search here and you'll probably find some pictures it's not hard.
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Hank914 |
Jun 19 2015, 04:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
It might be something a simple as loose "cone screws". I'd check them first, if you haven't already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Start with cone screws and all bushings. Then move up to the rest of the tranny. DIY with Dr Evils CD-ROM, clinic and help from this community. |
bandjoey |
Jun 19 2015, 04:29 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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rjames |
Jun 19 2015, 04:33 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,876 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
914 shifting is considered fairly sloppy even when everything is adjusted right.
If it's grinding, I would start with adjusting the clutch first. Something you should learn how to do because it's easy you'll likely have to do it once in a while. Save the big jobs for a shop or you'll go broke quickly. |
john77 |
Jun 19 2015, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks guys. I was wondering if this was something I could do myself. I have zero experience working on my cars beyond cosmetic and electrical jobs, but it's something I want to do and I recently started collecting parts and reading up how to rebuild my front suspension. I have access to a friend's shop, and all his tools (he specializes in old BMWs, but did a great job tuning my webers), so it looks like I may add this to the list.
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colingreene |
Jun 19 2015, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I am in south orange county, i may be able to help.
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bandjoey |
Jun 19 2015, 11:29 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Use search here and find a lot of help. Also hop over to pelican parts and study their tech articles. U can do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Jun 19 2015, 11:36 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Renewing the shift linkage system is one of the most rewarding, especially for the parts costs, fixes. A new hand with basic tools and limited skills can learn this job and not pay a bunch of dough to have someone else do it. Remember, the whole process starts at the shifter. Get your feet wet, the water is fine.
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Cuda911 |
Jun 19 2015, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
If you want a top notch shop that will give you the best possible shifting (or any other mods/repairs to your car), I'd HIGHLY recommend Mulligan Racing Development in Vista, CA.
The owner has been racing 914s longer than most anyone, and builds 914 race cars (among other things). It will be well worth your drive down from L.A. I wouldn't even think of taking my cars anywhere else. Link: mulliganracing.com/ |
Maltese Falcon |
Jun 20 2015, 12:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,620 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
If the OC is not too far, take it over to Aase Motorsports...real good with a 901 simple problem or a major fix.
714.992.2283 Marty |
EdwardBlume |
Jun 20 2015, 06:24 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Here's a link to a firewall bushing install. The guy who did it is a real loser though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=shift&st=0 |
john77 |
Jun 20 2015, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks guys, this is such a great forum, I really appreciate the encouragement.
Any thoughts on the Rennshift, is it a good upgrade from the stock shifter? |
rhodyguy |
Jun 20 2015, 02:46 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
AFTER you have everything else figured out. find out how bad a 914 doesn't have to shift first. you might need that money for something else if its deeper than the linkage. then up grade.
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ConeDodger |
Jun 20 2015, 03:18 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,543 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I agree with the above suggestions, but don't expect nirvana... Grassroots Motorsports, described 914 shifting something like this - 'you'd have better luck finding second gear stirring your Cheerios in the morning.' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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mharmon |
Jun 20 2015, 03:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 1-November 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,133 |
Callas Rennsport in Torrance does fantastic work- been going there for nearly 20 years....
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Harpo |
Jun 20 2015, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I highly recommend the following from 914world member racerchris who owns tangerine racing. Shift linkage kit & fire wall shift rod bearing.
http://www.tangerineracing.com/transmission.htm |
campbellcj |
Jun 21 2015, 10:05 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I agree this is probably within your DIY capabilities, unless there is an internal problem with the transmission or clutch which you understandably may want to farm-out. Anyway, in L.A. (SFV) TLG Auto is a trustworthy and 914-friendly shop. Marco is a long-time 914 fan/owner.
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Heeltoe914 |
Jun 21 2015, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
Its really easy to do it yourself bring a pin an paper I will show over Lunch. You buy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
If you happen to order all the bushing before coming out I can show you how easy it is on the lift. PM me here |
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