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| anderssj |
 May 21 2017, 09:47 AM
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Dog is my copilot...  Group: Members Posts: 1,656 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Took the car out for a little dawn patrol run this AM. The first time I upshift to fourth, it is really in neutral . . . that's odd. A little later, down-shifting to third got me fifth . . . weird, but it now has my attention. OK, time to head back to the barn--don't want to be stranded on the side of the road at 7AM on a SUN morning. Once I had the car back in the garage, I peeled back the boot that covers the shift linkage coupler near the firewall:
 coupler crumbs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I guess I get to try fixing something different. After reading the threads here, it looks like my options are using OEM bushings (with the "oblong holes"), or the after-market ("round-hole") bushings from JWest, brass bushings (not sure if these are still available), or a universal joint (by upgrading the whole linkage using Racer Chris' side-shift kit). Right now I'm leaning towards the JWest side shift bushing kit (which includes the coupler bushings), and replacing all of the other shifter bushings at the same time. On the other hand, the Tangerine Racing spherical firewall bearing for the shift rod looks like it may be a good idea . . . . Your thoughts? Thanks in advance for your insights, BTDTs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| maf914 |
May 21 2017, 12:49 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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Classic shift rod coupler bushing failure. Total disintegration with age. Mine did that in the early 90's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Replace all of the bushings and you will be impressed with the improved shifting. Some other options include brass bushings for the coupler from Pelican Parts or Ebay. There is also an aftermarket brass bushing for the rear transmission console (in lieu of the stock plastic bushing). I have one that I bought from Pelican in the past, but I don't see it on their site now. It appears Ebay has it. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperC...T_pg2.htm#item4 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...amp;_sacat=6000 |
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| porschetub |
May 21 2017, 07:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,698 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(maf914 @ May 22 2017, 06:49 AM)  Classic shift rod coupler bushing failure. Total disintegration with age. Mine did that in the early 90's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Replace all of the bushings and you will be impressed with the improved shifting. Some other options include brass bushings for the coupler from Pelican Parts or Ebay. There is also an aftermarket brass bushing for the rear transmission console (in lieu of the stock plastic bushing). I have one that I bought from Pelican in the past, but I don't see it on their site now. It appears Ebay has it. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperC...T_pg2.htm#item4 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&a...amp;_sacat=6000 I'am using the rear brass bush but be aware it won't fit straight in,you need to open out the hole in the console a bit to get it in. Its a cheap long term fix because the stock plastic bush isn't a very good fit. |
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Posts in this topic
anderssj Awww crap! May 21 2017, 09:47 AM
GeorgeRud Replacing all the bushings with any of the options... May 21 2017, 09:52 AM
Porschef Get Chris' firewall bushing. Simple to install... May 21 2017, 07:31 PM Vysoc Very normal problem, when this happened to my 75, ... May 22 2017, 08:23 AM Larmo63 Use the Tangerine part on the firewall, bronze bus... May 22 2017, 08:31 AM malcolm2 I did not see anyone mention getting new cone scre... May 22 2017, 08:40 AM rhodyguy Jwest cone screws. May 22 2017, 11:25 AM anderssj Thanks for all the suggestions.
I'll be put... May 22 2017, 11:45 AM Mikey914
Took the car out for a little dawn patrol run thi... May 22 2017, 12:09 PM
anderssj Wow, THANKS! :Qarl:
I'll contact you ... May 22 2017, 03:53 PM |
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