Gear lever rattle in 5th gear
02-06-2018
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Gear lever rattle in 5th gear
Hi all, I've been getting this intermittent (maybe 25% of the time I'm in 5th), nagging rattle coming from the shift boot area of my 03 LX, only when in 5th gear. There's a bit of play (maybe an inch tops, haven't measured) and as I push the lever up the rattling dissipates, but re-emerges as I gently let the lever rest in place. I've also noticed 5th gear being a bit rougher to shift into compared to the other gears (reverse is also problematic sometimes). I plan on doing MTF drain and fill pretty soon, on top of clutch fluid exchange. However, I know those fluid exchanges won't get rid of the rattling. Would new shifter bushings resolve this? If so, are those easy to replace for a mostly competent shade tree mechanic? This is the first manual I have ever owned so this will be new to me.
02-07-2018
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Sounds like you already know what to do, new bushings will definately help the sloppy shifts and might tighten things up enough to stop the rattle as well.
Only apples I can offer is that the plastic is brittle at this point so be extra careful popping things off and the shifter cables are a twist lock mount.
Only apples I can offer is that the plastic is brittle at this point so be extra careful popping things off and the shifter cables are a twist lock mount.
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Sounds like you already know what to do, new bushings will definately help the sloppy shifts and might tighten things up enough to stop the rattle as well.
Only apples I can offer is that the plastic is brittle at this point so be extra careful popping things off and the shifter cables are a twist lock mount.
Only apples I can offer is that the plastic is brittle at this point so be extra careful popping things off and the shifter cables are a twist lock mount.
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Oh I am the worst one to ask that from.
If I was having this problem I would likely end up replacing everything from the gear shift ball to the clutch oh wait the rear engine seal..
If I was having this problem I would likely end up replacing everything from the gear shift ball to the clutch oh wait the rear engine seal..
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