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Loose shifter #383329 02/24/02 01:17 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 52 Gilbert, Az J jarmijo OP Member
OP jarmijo Member J Joined: May 2001 Posts: 52 Gilbert, Az	Hey guys, when in gear my shifter is so loose it's like it's in neutral. Any ideas on what it would take to clean this up some? I'm hoping it's just some bushings or something. Any help would be appreciated. Jack '99 Silver Frost SVT Borla Cat-Back UR UDP B&M Edge HPP Rear Upper Strut Bar Random Tech Front Upper Strut Bar in Garage SHM Headers in the garage Hood struts in garage Audi side markers in garage

Re: Loose shifter #383330 02/24/02 03:02 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,050 Tucson AZ W warmonger Member
warmonger Member W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,050 Tucson AZ	It's most likely the connector bushings on the cables or the ball joint getting sloppy. You have to pull the shift boot cover off and examine how much play there is right there at the ball and also where the cables connect up. Then there is also the cable connections at the trans. I would start inside and work your way outside. My guess is the cables. Do you have more side to side play in one direction(forward and back) than the other (side to side) or vice versa? warmonger You can call me anything you like as long as it's nice.(all lies accepted) 99 Silver Frost SVT. #226 of 2760 Engine: 3.0 power! Unique Stuff: Sunroof control module (#1 of 9) Car Audio: Loaded and loud! Check them out at http://home.earthlink.net/~twilson1726

Re: Loose shifter #383331 02/25/02 04:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise! P Po-Jay Member
Po-Jay Member P Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise!	YOu may just have loose bolts on the shifter. Pop off the boot and use a torx bit to check it out. The stock shifter was always a bit sloppy for my taste. Try a B+M and you won't be sorry. Po-Jay Ghetto Mods Galore! Quaife-CenterForce Clutch-Butterflies Rmvd and Replaced again-Bassani Exhaust w/custom "Y"-Pipe-33% of Mystery Mod-Pro M 75MM MAF-BNoon Optimized SVT TB-B+M Short Throw-ES Front Engine Mount-Some Aesthetic Crap- Blood,Sweat,Tears Do I hear the Fat Lady singing? 98 E0 Silver Frost (Is there any other color?) 172HP 149TQ W/Bad A/F Mix

Re: Loose shifter #383332 02/28/02 02:16 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 52 Gilbert, Az J jarmijo OP Member
OP jarmijo Member J Joined: May 2001 Posts: 52 Gilbert, Az	Thanks for the help guys, I'll look try some of these suggestions this weekend. Warmonger, the majority of the play is side-to-side or right to left as opposed to up-and-down. Po-Jay, I already have a B&M and have had it for over a year now. Thanks again guys. Jack '99 Silver Frost SVT Borla Cat-Back UR UDP B&M Edge HPP Rear Upper Strut Bar Random Tech Front Upper Strut Bar in Garage SHM Headers in the garage Hood struts in garage Audi side markers in garage

Re: Loose shifter #383333 02/28/02 03:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise! P Po-Jay Member
Po-Jay Member P Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise!	Duh, I never read your sig... sorry. Po-Jay Ghetto Mods Galore! Quaife-CenterForce Clutch-Butterflies Rmvd and Replaced again-Bassani Exhaust w/custom "Y"-Pipe-33% of Mystery Mod-Pro M 75MM MAF-BNoon Optimized SVT TB-B+M Short Throw-ES Front Engine Mount-Some Aesthetic Crap- Blood,Sweat,Tears Do I hear the Fat Lady singing? 98 E0 Silver Frost (Is there any other color?) 172HP 149TQ W/Bad A/F Mix

Re: Loose shifter #383334 02/28/02 07:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,481 The land of FOC enforcers and ... I Icey Mike Member
Icey Mike Member I Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,481 The land of FOC enforcers and ...	Hey Po-Jay You might want to get the shifter re-welded before it goes out. I was the first to learn the hard way. B&M Shifter Problem 99 Range Rover 4.6 HSE Mystery Car??????

Re: Loose shifter #383335 02/28/02 09:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise! P Po-Jay Member
Po-Jay Member P Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 460 !Surprise!	Thanks dude, I will look into it. I have installed and un-installed the shifter 3 or more times, due to various tranny warranty work. I assumed that they (Ford) would (try to)void my warranty if I left it in during the shop visit. I haven't noticed the problem, but I wasn't worried about it then. I assume that the piece in question is the ball and post that attaches to the shift linkage via snap joint... Right??? Po-Jay Ghetto Mods Galore! Quaife-CenterForce Clutch-Butterflies Rmvd and Replaced again-Bassani Exhaust w/custom "Y"-Pipe-33% of Mystery Mod-Pro M 75MM MAF-BNoon Optimized SVT TB-B+M Short Throw-ES Front Engine Mount-Some Aesthetic Crap- Blood,Sweat,Tears Do I hear the Fat Lady singing? 98 E0 Silver Frost (Is there any other color?) 172HP 149TQ W/Bad A/F Mix

Re: Loose shifter #383336 02/28/02 11:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,481 The land of FOC enforcers and ... I Icey Mike Member
Icey Mike Member I Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,481 The land of FOC enforcers and ...	Quote: I assume that the piece in question is the ball and post that attaches to the shift linkage via snap joint... Right??? \ Correct! The new welds Terry had put in place made shifting tight and easy. I suggest welding it soon...really soon! 99 Range Rover 4.6 HSE Mystery Car??????

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