PF

Are there any good aftermarket kits for the 968 to tighten the linkage up both at the transaxle and at the lever as there is for the 944? I havent found any. Shortshift isnt necessary.

Please advise

JimV8

The easiest is just to buy a new OEM shift lever. Not very expensive as i recall. The kit includes a new bushing and 'C' clip so that takes all the slop out. Thats what i did. I haven't heard anywhere that the linkage at the back is nearly as much an issue.

EDIT: I doth teleth a fib. I sold the 6 speed and put in a turbo 5 speed so thats all 944 stuff.

Boeing 717

When you bought a new shift lever is it the whole thing all in one? I.e. New lever with new leather cover or is it just the lever then you have to put a new leather boot on?

RajDatta

You can get slop from worn components both by the shifter and also by the linkage in the front and in the rear by the transmission. There is also a plastic cup that the shifter sits in that can wear out over time.
All these components being plastic have limited life before they start wearing out and you start to get slop.

JimV8

It's just the metal piece that the existing handle and leather fits over. The result is exceptional though.

Boeing 717

Ah ok thanks, I'll have to look into it.

PF

Thanks but the rear linkage gets worn aswell. On the 944 there is nice aftermarket parts available with uniballs and bronze bushings/needle bearings etc so my hopes were there would be for the 968 aswell? So if not I just have to get new factory parts then but if someone has info on other solutions please advise.

Regards
Peder

V2Rocket

take a look here for some inspiration that should be applicable to 968.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...t-linkage.html

probably 85% of shifter slop is at the lever in the front, the back linkage stays fairly tight but will wear eventually.

PF

Thanks Spencer!

Will look into those mods.

/Peder

Moparboy72

Peder,

The 968 uses a ball and cup style linkage at the rear which differs from the 944 design; Though, I am sure it is possible to wear out this type of linkage, I would first replace the side bushings at the front (2) 999.924.002.40;

Good luck!

968ClubSport

Good topic, very useful!

PF

Ok thanks for info. So when the gearlever is sloppy these are the culprit? Would it be best to change the lever aswell?

Regards
Peder

Moparboy72

Well nothing is certain in life but these are the cheapest culprit ($2 list?). These are designed to wear at the lever/linkage pivot were previous early 944 designs were metal on metal and could heavily wear the pin on the lever. If your bushings have worn through it is possible the lever would need replacement though I would certainly hope this is not the case.

My 115k 968 had a set of bushings that looked serviceable but were worn and caused excessive slop in the shifter/lever (side to side while in gear). Upon replacement of just those bushings there was a good/ great improvement.

Hope this helps!

PF

Sounds great, Thanks!