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> SoCal shop to sort out my shifter, new problem, transmission leaks
john77
post Jun 19 2015, 03:47 PM
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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.
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post Jun 19 2015, 03:58 PM
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It might be something a simple as loose "cone screws". I'd check them first, if you haven't already.
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post Jun 19 2015, 04:22 PM
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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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post Jun 19 2015, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jun 19 2015, 02:58 PM) *

It might be something a simple as loose "cone screws". I'd check them first, if you haven't already.


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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.
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post Jun 19 2015, 04:29 PM
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=257269

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post Jun 19 2015, 04:33 PM
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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.
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post Jun 19 2015, 07:18 PM
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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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post Jun 19 2015, 09:39 PM
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I am in south orange county, i may be able to help.
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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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post Jun 19 2015, 11:36 PM
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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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post Jun 19 2015, 11:54 PM
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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.

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mulliganracing.com/
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post Jun 20 2015, 12:05 AM
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If the OC is not too far, take it over to Aase Motorsports...real good with a 901 simple problem or a major fix.
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post Jun 20 2015, 06:24 AM
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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

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post Jun 20 2015, 01:11 PM
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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?
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post Jun 20 2015, 02:46 PM
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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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post Jun 20 2015, 03:18 PM
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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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post Jun 20 2015, 03:24 PM
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Callas Rennsport in Torrance does fantastic work- been going there for nearly 20 years....
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post Jun 20 2015, 04:03 PM
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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
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post Jun 21 2015, 10:05 AM
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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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post Jun 21 2015, 10:33 AM
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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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