Jack I saw somewhere where someone took out a spring or something out of his shifter and it made it shift better. Can you enlighten me on this, where it's at and what to take out. Thanks....
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The ZF has a centering mechanism. So does the shifter. Removing one is supposed to free up the shifter making it shift easier. Since you only need one mechanism, it doesn't hurt to remove it.
Here's a how-to article: http://www.panteraplace.com/page76.htm
The shifter detent removal is at the top of the article.
Here's a how-to article: http://www.panteraplace.com/page76.htm
The shifter detent removal is at the top of the article.
Thanks, wkooiman I will do this asap.
Hi Paul! Actually it is a DETENT. And I have been very pleased that I removed it! AS it "Fights" with the built-in detent with-in the gear-box. I did go one step farther, and put a glob of grease in the now vacant "hole" and topped it with a plain Quarter (coin). It fits exact, is easy to come by, and has enough weight to cause the grease to ooozz onto the shifter shaft little by little. Plus it keeps the dirt out. Lastly, I suggest removing the shifter gate plate, as all it does is get in the way of very smooth shifts!!! Try it just once, and like me, you will probably never put it back on. All the best, Marlin. #5723
hi marlin........could the GATE and DETENT possibly be the problem with my car ?.......i get a slight grind in 2nd , 3rd , and 4th gear ! .......THANX
To the last post, -probably not". Gear-grinding is usually caused by the clutch not fully releasing, which causes drag on the gear synchronizers inside the ZF. The stock clutch hydraulics were marginal when brand new and decades of wear makes it that much worse. Worn synchronizer rings in the ZF is extremely common and often costs around $1000-1500 to correct, as metal is worn away. The absolute best thing you can install is a long-throw stainless steel slave cylinder, to increase the separation of cluch & flywheel. Then use a full stroke of the clutch pedal when shifting.
Thanks Jack, I will do just what you did. can I still use the old plate instead of a quarter? either way It will be done.
The detent hole plugged with a quarter is a neat idea. When the stock piston, snap-ring and spring is removed, it leaves a hole. Plugging it keeps trash from falling into the hole. A cork, a plastic plug or at least a strip of duct-tape will keep the area clean. The chrome shift gate has nothing to do with the detent and can be replaced afterwards.
I thought about for 4 years after reading this. Today I finally got aroud to taking out the detent mecanisim. It does shift better, a subtle difference.