Quick shift lever rebuild question
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Quick shift lever rebuild question
Hi guys,
I just wanna get this question answered before I order my parts through AJ USA today. The only things I need for rebuilding the shift lever are the shift lever bushing and the gear shift lever itself right? I don't believe I need any replacement mounting hardware, bolts, nuts etc.
I just wanna get this question answered before I order my parts through AJ USA today. The only things I need for rebuilding the shift lever are the shift lever bushing and the gear shift lever itself right? I don't believe I need any replacement mounting hardware, bolts, nuts etc.
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Originally Posted by TheStig
Hi guys,
I just wanna get this question answered before I order my parts through AJ USA today. The only things I need for rebuilding the shift lever are the shift lever bushing and the gear shift lever itself right? I don't believe I need any replacement mounting hardware, bolts, nuts etc.
I just wanna get this question answered before I order my parts through AJ USA today. The only things I need for rebuilding the shift lever are the shift lever bushing and the gear shift lever itself right? I don't believe I need any replacement mounting hardware, bolts, nuts etc.
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ah ok, I'll just phone it in then. Wait, I have the part numbers right here off Paragon in front of me
I"ll order them right now.
Thanks for the help Jeremy
I"ll order them right now.
Thanks for the help Jeremy
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Originally Posted by TheStig
wait, how come these things can't be re-used? The circlip and washer I mean.
Hope that makes sense........
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Originally Posted by tifosiman
You need to hope that they are still there and in good shape. As the horizontal pin wears out, it gets sloppy and puts a lot of strain on the washer and circlip, and eventually starts wearing/abrading them down.
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so you're saying that I don't even need to change the circlip and washer???
I called AJ USA and they don't have the circlip and washer in stock. Jeremy, those guys up there that you mentioned; do they work for Paragon? I called them also and everyone was out to lunch.
I called AJ USA and they don't have the circlip and washer in stock. Jeremy, those guys up there that you mentioned; do they work for Paragon? I called them also and everyone was out to lunch.
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I replaced my shiftboot recently and noticed that the shift clip had come off (the washer was still there). I was fiddling with it at the mechanics on a Saturday. He popped a new clip in and informed me that my shift rod was pretty worn (I guess he was referring to what 2tight describes in his post).
Great, another thing to fix...
Great, another thing to fix...
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You dont NEED the circlip, but if your lever is badly worn they will be too.
I suggest buying the new lever/etc and doing the FRWilk brass tube bushing mod. I did it recently on my car, MAJOR difference in shifting since the rod that goes to the tranny gets worn funny and thus wont even shift right with a new lever. Before I could wiggle my shifter in gear at least an inch side to side, now its maybe half that, and the motion is MUCH smoother and precise. Also use some grease where the ball mount of the lever goes into its bushing cup, thatll make it shift even smoother.
Yes its a pain to drill the rod out, but after that youll never have to buy another lever again, just keep a length of brass tubing around for the bushings.
I suggest buying the new lever/etc and doing the FRWilk brass tube bushing mod. I did it recently on my car, MAJOR difference in shifting since the rod that goes to the tranny gets worn funny and thus wont even shift right with a new lever. Before I could wiggle my shifter in gear at least an inch side to side, now its maybe half that, and the motion is MUCH smoother and precise. Also use some grease where the ball mount of the lever goes into its bushing cup, thatll make it shift even smoother.
Yes its a pain to drill the rod out, but after that youll never have to buy another lever again, just keep a length of brass tubing around for the bushings.
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the wear is not that bad, the side to side play is about 2 inches thats all.
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Side to side play of 2 inches is about 1-3/4" too much.
I'm not saying you don't need washers or circlips, but they are less than $2 at the dealer so get new ones. What I'm saying is if the shift rod bore is worn out also, you need to either bush it with the shouldered nylon 931 bushings (ala. dietermotorsports method) or do the brass bushing method like Brian mentioned. The brass method requires much more work. The best thing about the nylon bushings is they eliminate all metal-to-metal contact and can be replaced easily for $2.80 if they do wear out. Mine have lasted more than 15 months so far and my shifter doesn't move more than 1/8" when in any gear. The more play, the more wear.
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Side to side play of 2 inches is about 1-3/4" too much.
I'm not saying you don't need washers or circlips, but they are less than $2 at the dealer so get new ones. What I'm saying is if the shift rod bore is worn out also, you need to either bush it with the shouldered nylon 931 bushings (ala. dietermotorsports method) or do the brass bushing method like Brian mentioned. The brass method requires much more work. The best thing about the nylon bushings is they eliminate all metal-to-metal contact and can be replaced easily for $2.80 if they do wear out. Mine have lasted more than 15 months so far and my shifter doesn't move more than 1/8" when in any gear. The more play, the more wear.
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I'll definitely have to do that mod, but don't have the time to, I'll contact my Porsche dealer today and get the clips and washers. Thanks everyone for your help. If I seem a bit nervous I've had too much coffee and this will be my first lever rebuild.
Like Tweak from South Park says: TOO MUCH PRESSURE!!
Like Tweak from South Park says: TOO MUCH PRESSURE!!