dralwhite

Hi........my 87 na 944 is having alot of trouble as of late shifting from gear to gear? Suggestions would really be appreciated. Bushings are my first thought.....

hardtail15

is it hard to get in gear, or does it seem like it is just hard to move the shifter? the linkage on mine right under the shift boot was binding up on me, sprayed some lithium grease on it and its been fine ever since.

Richgreenster

I would start with changing your fluid

F40LM

I would check the shift linkage under the boot first as well.

If that looks good then crawl under and look at the linkage on top of tranny. If that looks really grimmy spray it down with some brake cleaner first, liquid wrench second, work the linkage, then spray it with more liquid wrench, open beer, drink beer, once beer is empty and liquid wrench has soaked in try the shifter again and see what you got.

michael

pnbell

Check out the clutch too...

Put the Car in Neutral; Go back to the Transmission (follow the Torque Tube to the Rear) The Transmission has a Rubber Plug the shape of a trapezoid, remove this plug, reach your hand in there and grab the Torque Tube.. Can You Twist it Left and Right? <--- Sign that the car has a failing Rubber Clutch..

When mine failed, shifting gears became very difficult sometimes impossible...

dralwhite

Well, finally had sometime to drive the 944 again. It's rather unusual to me in that the shift from first to second is fine, and vice versa, it's moving into the other plane that it because difficult. Meaning it's difficult to move it from second to third, and vice versa. Ironically it's as easy to move from third and fourth as it is first to second, however, fourth to fifth is difficult again. Any one have an idea what this is or even what I am trying to say - lol - going to look at the shift linkage this weekend.
thanks

Van

You need some lubrication on that shift linkage.

John_AZ

Check to make sure the "E" clip on the shift lever under the boot is connected.
If your shift lever looks like this--hour glass--replace the shift lever.
Replace the white plastic cup under the shift lever mounting plate if cracked.



Check the security bolt at the rear of the linkage that has the wire tied to it.

GL
John

F40LM

Yep if stiff from one plane set to another its probably the shift linkage on top the tranny. Give it a good couple of blasts from a PB blaster can and see if any changes.

Funn944

+1 linkage on top of the tranny

pnbell

Also;
is this only while Driving?
or
is it the same while parked?

Same with engine running, as it is with engine off?

xschop

Check to make sure your shift linkage at trans is not cracked. It is part plastic and I've seen a few crack.

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