Shifter loose, Need advice Options

[Ebradley]

Hi
The shifter on my 74 (2.0) is loose and won’t go into gear because it’s too wobbly. I’m guessing it’s the shifter bushing, but I’m not sure. Are these bushings pretty easy to change? Thanks for the advice.

[GregAmy]

There's three primary places to check:

- The bushings at the side shifter console going into the transaxle. They're under the black rubber/plastic boot;
- The two black bushings in the u-joint in the engine compartment just aft of the firewall;
- The bushing holding the shaft going through the firewall.

All are common failure areas but all are easy, and relatively economical, to repair.

Go check those out.


EDIT

Side shifter bushings:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9144...mp;SVSVSI=18408
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9114...mp;SVSVSI=18408

U-Joint Bushings
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9114...mp;SVSVSI=18408

Improved replacement for both of the above: https://tangerineracing.com/shop/ols/produc...ift-linkage-kit

Firewall bushing
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/9144...sCat=Y&nb=Y
Improved alternative: https://tangerineracing.com/shop/ols/produc...ift-rod-bearing

[emerygt350]

And the glue that holds the stick in goes as well...

And if the cone screws have come loose...

Rube Goldberg would be proud.

[GregAmy]

Rube Goldberg would be proud.

lol yup.

But that's the price you pay to put the engine in the "correct" location... - GA

[Ebradley]

Thanks for the input

[Patrick_139]

If it is the coupler bushing I found this video to be helpful. I replaced all of the bushings and between videos and information on this site I found it to be fairly easy considering I am low skilled at auto repair.

Good luck


https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ae9ad...hdfsxoPh54,st:0

[bdstone914]

Hi
The shifter on my 74 (2.0) is loose and won’t go into gear because it’s too wobbly. I’m guessing it’s the shifter bushing, but I’m not sure. Are these bushings pretty easy to change? Thanks for the advice.

Buy the bushing kit from Pelican before you start. Replace all of them. Those that are not shot are next to go out. Make sure the coupler bushings have the round, not oval holes.

Better options are Tangerine Racing spherical firewall bushing 914,werke bronze shift console bushing ans bronze shifter coupler bushings.

[Ebradley]

If it is the coupler bushing I found this video to be helpful. I replaced all of the bushings and between videos and information on this site I found it to be fairly easy considering I am low skilled at auto repair.

Good luck

Thanks everyone for the input

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ae9ad...hdfsxoPh54,st:0

[emerygt350]

And remember that you are trying to achieve a feel that when new was complained about. My favorite description was from that hagerty article:
"This is a Porsche 914. It has a mid-engine layout. The transmission is in the far back of the car, and the shift linkage’s main component is a football-field-long steel rod formed loosely in the shape of your lower intestine. Manipulating the gear shift lever will deliver vague suggestions to this rod, which, in turn, will tickle small parts deep within the dark bowels of the transaxle case. It is akin to hitting a bag of gears with a stick, hopefully finding one that works."

https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/a-few-...u-steal-my-914/

[Ebradley]

Thank you for all your advice. It was the u-joint coupler bushing. Took me awhile but I replaced and it shifts perfect now.

Thanks everyone

[FlacaProductions]

My favorite description: like stirring a bag of antlers.