I have all kinds of slop in my shifter, and after inspecting things underneath it seems as though the slop is in the linakge not the transmission. The transmission probably isn’t as tight as it used to be either but i’d like to start by making sure the linkage is up to snuff.
Does anyone make an after market linkage?
If not anyone know if it is still possible to buy any of these parts?
are there some common fixes i could try first?
sitting in my car, if you nudge the shifter it basically flops side to side about 6 inches… :tsk:
I have this same problem. I tried putting ES bushings on the stabilizer and was disappointed to see it didn’t solve it, though it made shifting feel better. I think what ^ was saying is what the problem is. When I put in a short throw I am going to replace all the crap that is worn but I havent had the time yet. I think it’s the O rings. It’s not the linkage though.
i’ve kinda fixed mine. if u take things apart under ur shifter u’ll see whats wrong. #7 & #12 are things that even a short shifter kit and es shifter bushings can’t help. #7 kinda keeps things centered and #12 kinda does the same stuff but within #15 and #9. i bought the b&m edge shifter i think… whichever is the dual bend one… it also came with the o rings, the ones that go over the grooves on #13. and the ones that go on the outer sides of them which looks to be #3 & #4 (as long as they go on opposite sides of #13. u can also fix some of the slop by tightening up #23 & #25 both 12mm bolt/nut.
good luck on trying to get some of these parts, my local acura dealership said it would take about a week, so i said forget it. i just installed the es bushings, the short shifter, the new o rings, put the grease on the recommended parts and went on my way. feels firm now =) only thing is that those dust boots #6,7,12 are all torn or gone on mine… so i’ll prolly be relubing mine regularly to kinda keep it smooth.
Where the arrows are pointing at. The part that swivels. Is it suppose to be tight or loose? My shifter has a lot of side play and seems like it’s from that part. I also need to replace #12 cuz it’s torn and i can see the ball. There’s also a boot where the arrows are at. Where #14 plugs into the tranny. That part is ripped and caked hard. I believe I’m leaking tranny fluid from there. Correct me if I’m wrong. Yeh, I need that boot but I don’t see it on the picture.
well, of course that area needs replacing. i’m pretty sure that would be the cause of most sloppiness that everyone can have. my question is the swivel part of #14. is that part (arrows pointing at the area being questioned) suppose to be tight or loose? it would make sense if it’s suppose to be tight. but i have my doubts and that it’s suppose to be loose a bit since no one has given any input.
i’m probably going to the junkyard tomorrow to check that part if there is any 5spd g2’s there.
What’s the condition of the bushing there? It could be worn out. Regardless I would get the set of stabilizer bar bushings from Energy Suspension and throw them in when you have the bar out. They are only like $13 and have a great feel.
Ok, well i fixed my issue. Well, improved it anyway. i found that my play was mainly in the bottom part of the shifter, part numbers 3,4,5 and 24 were all whooped. Once i had it all apart i didn’t want to disable my car until i got the new parts so i took apart an old CRX si linkage and stole the shifter and associated parts from that. the slop is MUCH better, but i plan on ordering a new shifter and linkage shortly.
fastasleep, thanks for the update. i just need someone to confirm that it’s suppose to be tight. $50 new from acura. sure why not. i’m gonna order the other parts as well.
