#1: Whoops! Gearstick problem **Problem Solved** Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:45 pm ---- To cut the story of how it happened short, the gearstick pops up and down a lot more than it should do;
In its highest position, it can engage gear but doesnt feel to 'slot in' to gear.
The level below that it slots into gear but feels like moving a shovel through water, very unsure of itself.
When pushed down, a thud is heard/felt and the gearstick is back to its normal position, engaging gears fine etc. However when shifting and engine revs are above 2k itll pop back to the 'middle' position
Quick SOS call to a couple members on here suggests its either Rear engine mount (which seems fine, no odd movements or noises apart from a louder rattle at the 2k point) or gear linkages.
Basically, somethings hit the fan and smeared all over the room. Any ideas guys? Any help much appreciated.
Thanks to Dave for accepting my call and not thinking "WTF what an absolute moron" Last edited by 206Mike on Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:23 pm; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:02 pm ---- did it happen in all gear or just in one particular gear?
#3: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:10 pm ---- All gears
Cartoonhead suggests maybe the ball on the bottom of the gearlever, looks like i may be doing some rooting around tomorrow!
#4: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:35 pm ---- The shits hit the fan for you then. (couldn't resist :D)
If the gearstick moves up and down a lot then inspect the balljoint like you said, it could even be loose bolts. I would check under the car first, grasp the rod, pull it, push it and give ita good shake
#5: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:51 pm ---- would be fairly easily to check though.
#6: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:47 pm ---- Problem solved! Gear linkage was f******g held together by cable ties. I'm not joking. About 100 cable ties. And i'm guessing its been like that for a while. Sorted it for now but thats one that definitely needs attention on Monday
#7: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Seabook, Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:55 pm ---- get some decent steel cable tie and you will be fine
#8: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:43 pm ---- They make steel cable tie?!?!
#9: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:32 pm ---- Ahhhh that is quite amusing.
I have supported my backbox with stainless cable ties before when I didn't have any hangers.
#10: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:23 am ---- Wow! Did it work okay rob?
#11: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 2:27 am ---- Take a photo before you get it sorted Mike. I wanna see this lol.
#12: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:39 pm ----
206Mike wrote:
Wow! Did it work okay rob?
Yes but it was a temporary measure of course.
#13: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: 206Mike, Location: ManchesterPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:14 pm ---- Dave, the problems been sorted now. Properly
It looked like this but imagine that a LOT more times until its just a ball of cable tie haha
#14: Re: Whoops! Gearstick problem Author: Seabook, Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 2:22 pm ---- alright. i was thinking is the linkage rod.
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