Do I need to adjust my gear linkage (pics inside)

[dann2707]

I've noticed in the past few weeks it has been getting way way harder to get into first and reverse, having to really wiggle it s**t loads!

I had a look under the gaitor today and it's apparent that the plastic bit that stops you from going into reverse instead of first seems to be blocking the way for when I want to go into first! I hope this makes sense.

I cannot physically select first gear now as shown in this picture despite it being at the furthest bit of it's travel left:

IMG_0330 by dann2707, on Flickr


However this is in first gear absolutely perfect but note how i've had to lift up the reverse bit!

IMG_0331 by dann2707, on Flickr

IMG_0332 by dann2707, on Flickr


Am I right in saying I need to undo that 13mm bolt on the gear linkage and adjust it to the right a bit so that it will go into first without it catching on that plastic bit?

If so how do I do it again please? Like what gear do I leave it in?

Cheers!! Hope this made sense.

 

[Cub.]

You need to adjust the linkage below the car, not above. Where the selector rod feeds into the gearbox.

Below the car, there is a plastic circlip that may have split which may be causing the problems. I'd have a look (or get someone else who is familiar with these) to have a look below before you fiddle with anything above bud.

Is it a standard gear shifter?

 

[dann2707]

You need to adjust the linkage below the car, not above. Where the selector rod feeds into the gearbox.

Below the car, there is a plastic circlip that may have split which may be causing the problems. I'd have a look (or get someone else who is familiar with these) to have a look below before you fiddle with anything above bud.

Is it a standard gear shifter?

I fitted a Yanoo stiff shift 3.0 a few months back so it's not standard nope.

I've just adjusted the gear linkage using that 13mm bolt and it's perfect now in terms of the problem listed above however something isn't right what so ever, when in third gear it flops left and right like it's in neutral as my disconcerting voice shows haha I'm going to fire Yanoo an email to see what he thinks. I've tightened the 4 grub screws up but that hasn't changed anything, I knew it wouldn't as that's just to alter the throw.

Cheers for the reply Cub

 

[Cub.]

Sounds like something is loose below bud. Get it up on axle stands / ramp and have a look.

 

[dann2707]

Sounds like something is loose below bud. Get it up on axle stands / ramp and have a look.

that's the vid

 

[Cub.]

FLOL! Yep. That's not right.

That doesn't look selector rod related, looks like something in the stiff shift kit isn't right, but I can't help there bud as I have the PMS shifter on mine.

@Dan@SJM and @NorthloopCup are my go to guys when my knowledge runs out :wink: I'm sure they'll be along to help.

 

[dann2707]

Let's get @debussetti in on this too and @bashracing we all have the same kit haha

 

[bashracing]

is the 13mm nut on the gearbox end of the linkage rod tight and also check the 13mm nut that connects the gear stick to the linkage rod above the cat heat shield
@dann2707

 

[dann2707]

is the 13mm nut on the gearbox end of the linkage rod tight and also check the 13mm nut that connects the gear stick to the linkage rod above the cat heat shield
@dann2707

I think that's the one I adjusted just now to move my gearlever over to the right a little bit so it's nice and tight, it was also ridiculously tight when undoing it so I don't think that caused the initial problem.

I'll have a gander at the other one tomorrow!I think that's the one that I was provided with an uprated bush so definitely did fettle with it originally.

 

[bashracing]

i reckon it will be that one and the nut has come loose (about 2 full turns) to cause that side play

 

[debussetti]

Inclined to agree with bash.
My car is up in the air at the moment so will get you a pic tomo of mine.

 

[dann2707]

Thank you both. It would explain my original problem I guess.

 

[Yanoo]

If it flops left and right only in 3rd, I quess it may be small rod housing or gearbox internal problem. PM sent how you can check it.

 

[Bear Head]

If it flops left and right only in 3rd, I quess it may be small rod housing or gearbox internal problem. PM sent how you can check it.

Is this a usual problem? Have other people experienced this? It's just im gonna be fitting my kit too in a week or so and don't want any issues lol!

 

[Yanoo]

No, this is not usual. This is the first time I hear about this. I'm not sure it is gear linkage related because it occurs in 3rd only.

 

[Bear Head]

No, this is not usual. This is the first time I hear about this. I'm not sure it is gear linkage related because it occurs in 3rd only.

Ah okay. I bought my kit from you a couple of weeks ago but been so busy, she's booked in for fitting on the 16th, Very excited for it haha.

 

[dann2707]

Yanoo has replied with a lengthy detailed list of things to check, what a fantastic bloke!

It does it in 5th gear too. Infact i'll go double check now.

thanks for the reply again dude

 

[Bear Head]

Yanoo has replied with a lengthy detailed list of things to check, what a fantastic bloke!

It does it in 5th gear too. Infact i'll go double check now.

thanks for the reply again dude

If you want a hand Dan I can help you but as you know im f**king USELESS. Tell me if you get to the bottom of it all incase I run into the problem too [emoji14] How long you had it fitted now?

 

[dann2707]

If you want a hand Dan I can help you but as you know im f**king USELESS. Tell me if you get to the bottom of it all incase I run into the problem too [emoji14] How long you had it fitted now?

Thanks mate! Yeah quite a while now i'm not exactly sure but it's one of the best mods i've done to my car for sure. Makes changing gear amazing

Here is a video I just took to show the gear movement in the other gears, the reverse is it slipping off the plastic lift up reverse thing I realised. SOMETHING IS LOOSE haha @Yanoo

 

[Bear Head]

Thanks mate! Yeah quite a while now i'm not exactly sure but it's one of the best mods i've done to my car for sure. Makes changing gear amazing

Here is a video I just took to show the gear movement in the other gears, the reverse is it slipping off the plastic lift up reverse thing I realised. SOMETHING IS LOOSE haha @Yanoo

Could it be something to do with the bushes or the ball insert? My gearstick has that much play near enough lol. Hoping the kit will tighten it up. My fiancee had just got a new car and by f**k it's showed me what a gearbox should be like lol.

 

[debussetti]

Yanoo has replied with a lengthy detailed list of things to check, what a fantastic bloke!

It does it in 5th gear too. Infact i'll go double check now.

thanks for the reply again dude

Mine has always had some side to side when in 3rd so if you work out what it is let me know

 

[dann2707]

Done a quick video of it in third gear! Does something seem loose under the gearbox itself?

 

[Bear Head]

Done a quick video of it in third gear! Does something seem loose under the gearbox itself?

Lol its making me a touch apprehensive about fitting mine lol

 

[dann2707]

Lol its making me a touch apprehensive about fitting mine lol

Don't be silly mate!

 

[Bear Head]

Don't be silly mate!

Haha. I just don't want issues is all! haha. Really want to take her for spin but cbb lol

 

[incy-spider]

 

[Dan@SJM]

There's a bush at the bottom of the shifter. That wears quite a bit.

 

[bozothenutter]

did this ever get resolved?
idf so...how
I cannot lift the gearstick over the reverse detente.....