Re: question re: loose-feel shifter?

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Sean Rabey wrote:
> 
> > > > hey there again!
> > > >
> > > > i just noticed today that while engaged in gear, the shifter has
> > about 1+"
> > > > of play from side to side. i can also now hear the shift mechanism
> > clicking
> > > > and clacking. does this mean the shift boot (if there is one) is
> > broken?
> > > > what gives? thanks all!
> > > Dave, all you probably need is a shifter bushing kit available from
> > Mark
> > > at Adirondack or Potterman at Virual Parts (co-champions in my book).
> > > About $20 or $30 dollars.  All you have to do is get under the car,
> > and
> > > exchange each bushing, and you'll swear you changed trannies!
> >
> > Don't forget the ball pivot, they usually get worn square, its a round
> > ball with a flange like thing on it.  See page MAN 7,8,9 of the Orange
> > Bently.
> >
> > ==
> > -Paul
> 
> Dave, I would have a look under the car to make sure the ball is still there.
> If it's the same ball Paul is talking about, mine actually fell off this
> summer.  One day my shifter just got all loose and had a metal sound when i'd
> shift.  The best way to describe this part is a ball in cage.  It's a rubber
> ball, stuck on to the end of a short metal rod.  The ball is in a 4-5 sided
> box.
> 

The part you refer to is called the Relay Rod.

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