Audible shifter rattle

[sav]

After getting two gear levers replaced the rattle kept coming back. I've eventually managed to fix it by getting to the root of the problem - the thin washer at the bottom of the gear lever under the car.

You'll see a split pin holding the gear lever to the rod on the gearbox. Remove it together with the thin washer and replace with a thicker steel washer and refit the pin. Problem solved.

( It's the joint right at the bottom of this pic that you're looking for.)




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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31340

BTW.
I've sprayed some Liqui Moly Tacky Lube Spray in there as well for good measure.

EDIT:


Special thanks to @Freedom who noticed the loose washer.

[akahenry]

Originally Posted by sav

After getting two gear levers replaced the rattle kept coming back. I've eventually managed to fix it by getting to the root of the problem - the thing washer at the bottom of the gear lever under the car.

You'll see a split pin holding the gear lever to the rod on the gearbox. Remove it together with the thin washer and replace with a thicker steel washer and refit the pin. Problem solved.

Do you know the part number for the washer and pin, or the approximate size and width of the washer?

[sav]

I don't unfortunately, I just happened to have a washer laying around.

[kodyo]

I tried the washer trick mentioned above with a neoprene washer. There is seriously no space there for another washer (mine was thinner than a dime). Tried for an hour to get it in and then gave up and put it back to stock. Very tight working space too.

[sav]

Nobody said it was going to be easy.

[kodyo]

Originally Posted by sav

Nobody said it was going to be easy.

I actually solved most of the issue by screwing on the shift knob tighter (it's a full metal knob, so it won't bust the top like it may on the stock one). At this point I've just decided to go with "becauseRacecar".

[canyons]

Also had the noise above 4K in 3rd-5th gears. 2013 car.
The Perrin reverse collar appears to have solved the noise in my case.

One tip: getting the pin back through the hole on the cable terminal is a PITA because the cable terminal is under tension and sits very low. Use a screwdriver or the 3/32 hole punch perrin recommends, to release the cable lock and shift the stick into reverse. the cable is temporarily de-tentioned and then it's much easier to replace the holding pin back through the hole on the cable terminal.

[iManage]

I was having this issue as well, and I finally came up with a really easy fix. It's more expensive by far, but a lot easier, and neither the gear shift knob nor the road noise bothers me anymore.

I installed a 700Watt stereo system. No more issues!

[BOND007_LTK]

So... anyone know what Size of washer? Part #? Width?

I don't want to take it apart only to find out I don't have the exact dimension needed to fit the washer...

Car would be out of service for a loooong time in that case.

[Legend@wheels]

Originally Posted by sav

After getting two gear levers replaced the rattle kept coming back. I've eventually managed to fix it by getting to the root of the problem - the thin washer at the bottom of the gear lever under the car.

You'll see a split pin holding the gear lever to the rod on the gearbox. Remove it together with the thin washer and replace with a thicker steel washer and refit the pin. Problem solved.

( It's the joint right at the bottom of this pic that you're looking for.)




Pics from this thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31340

BTW.
I've sprayed some Liqui Moly Tacky Lube Spray in there as well for good measure.

EDIT:


Special thanks to @Freedom who noticed the loose washer.

just might be the solution for that nightmare !!
1 is this approachable from inside the car and not need to do anything under the car ,correct?
2 i can use any steel washer i can find that will fit into there and make it tighter -no genuine is required?

[sav]

1)No you have to do it from underneath.
2)Any washer that fits is fine, it's a bit tricky finding the right one.

[Legend@wheels]

Originally Posted by sav

1)No you have to do it from underneath.
2)Any washer that fits is fine, it's a bit tricky finding the right one.

Shitty job then.
Dammit
Think its possible from inside the car if i remove all the surrounding parts
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[sav]

It's not that bad from the bottom. Simply lift the car up.

[Legend@wheels]

Originally Posted by sav

It's not that bad from the bottom. Simply lift the car up.

Any approach without removing any covers ?
Possible with jack stands or only lift?

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