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Whoops! Gearstick problem **Problem Solved**
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206Mike
PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:45 pm Up
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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" Very Happy

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Seabook
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did it happen in all gear or just in one particular gear?
 
 

 

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206Mike
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All gears Sad

Cartoonhead suggests maybe the ball on the bottom of the gearlever, looks like i may be doing some rooting around tomorrow!

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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 Very Happy

 
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would be fairly easily to check though.
 
 

 

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206Mike
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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
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get some decent steel cable tie and you will be fine
 
 

 

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206Mike
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They make steel cable tie?!?! Surprised
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Ahhhh that is quite amusing.

I have supported my backbox with stainless cable ties before when I didn't have any hangers.

 
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206Mike
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Wow! Did it work okay rob?
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Take a photo before you get it sorted Mike. I wanna see this lol.
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Rob2859
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206Mike wrote:
Wow! Did it work okay rob?

Yes but it was a temporary measure of course.

 
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206Mike
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Dave, the problems been sorted now. Properly Razz

It looked like this but imagine that a LOT more times until its just a ball of cable tie haha
 

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alright. i was thinking is the linkage rod.

instead of the actual linkage on the box.

but hey, cable tie is just awesome Laughing

 
 

 

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